xương ghe
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Scaphoid bone of the tarsus: A small, boat-shaped bone located in the foot, specifically in the tarsal group of bones that form the ankle and the rear part of the foot. It is also commonly known as the navicular bone in modern anatomical terminology.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sau cú ngã, bác sĩ nghi ngờ anh ấy bị gãy xương ghe. (After the fall, the doctor suspected he had a fractured scaphoid bone.)
- Xương ghe là một trong những xương cổ chân. (The scaphoid bone is one of the ankle bones.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, or clinical contexts. In everyday conversation, a more general term like "xương cổ chân" (ankle bone) is more common unless discussing a specific injury or condition.
Variants and Related Words
- Xương thuyền (n): A direct synonym meaning "boat-shaped bone," also referring to the navicular/scaphoid bone. This term is used interchangeably in anatomy.
- Xương sên (n): Talus bone; another tarsal bone adjacent to the scaphoid.
- Xương gót (n): Calcaneus; the heel bone.
Synonyms
- Navicular bone: The modern equivalent term in English for the scaphoid bone of the tarsus.
- Tarsal scaphoid: An alternative anatomical description.
Notes on Usage
- "Xương ghe" is a specialized anatomical term. The word "ghe" itself means "boat" or "sampan," describing the bone's shape.
- In contemporary medical practice, the term "xương thuyền" or the English loanword "xương navicular" may be used with equal or greater frequency.