Definition

1. Noun:
   • Wedge bone: A small, wedge-shaped bone. This is a literal translation of the term's components ("xương" = bone, "chêm" = to wedge).
   • Cuneiform bone: The specific anatomical term for one of the small, wedge-shaped bones in the wrist (carpus) or foot (tarsus).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Xương chêm là một trong những xương cổ tay. (The cuneiform bone is one of the bones of the wrist.)
  • Bác sĩ chẩn đoán anh ấy bị gãy xương chêm ở bàn chân. (The doctor diagnosed him with a fractured cuneiform bone in his foot.)

Advanced Usage

• Anatomical Context: In precise medical terminology, "xương chêm" is further specified by location:
  • Xương chêm tay: refers to the cuneiform bones of the hand (carpals), though more specific Latin names (e.g., os triquetrum) are often used.
  • Xương chêm chân: refers to the cuneiform bones of the foot (tarsals), specifically the medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiform bones.

Variants and Related Words

• Xương (n): bone.
• Xương cổ tay (n): carpal bones.
• Xương cổ chân (n): tarsal bones.

Synonyms

• Cuneiform bone: The direct anatomical synonym.
• Wedge bone: A descriptive synonym.

Notes

• This is a specialized anatomical term. In everyday conversation, the general word "xương" (bone) is used, while "xương chêm" is specific to medical, biological, or fitness contexts.