Condition
Short bones
David Cohen, M.D.Published 6 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Short bones in the human body are cubelike, and have dimensions that are approximately equal.
- They include the carpal bones (hands, wrist) and tarsal bones (feet, ankles).
Definition
Short bones in the human body are cubelike, and have dimensions that are approximately equal. They include the carpal bones (hands, wrist) and tarsal bones (feet, ankles).
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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