navicular

Meanings

• noun

  A bone in the midfoot, tarsal bone, that forms the arch of the foot.

  - "The navicular bone is a key bone in the arch of the foot."
  - "Damage to the navicular bone can lead to pain and instability in the foot."

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Synonyms

scaphoid , cymbiform , scaphoid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with navicular
avalanche , canal , javelin , mansion , raveline

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Variants

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navicular , navicular disease , naviculars , navigabilities , navigability , navigable , navigably , scaphoid

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Etymology

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From Old French 'navicule' meaning little ship due to its shape.

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Trivia

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1. The navicular bone is the largest of the tarsal bones.

2. Damage to the navicular bone can lead to a condition called 'navicular drop', which can cause flatfoot.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tarsal bones: The navicular bone is one of the seven tarsal bones in the foot.

2. Midfoot: The navicular bone is located in the midfoot region.

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Culture

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The navicular bone has been a subject of interest in medical literature and research due to its importance in maintaining the foot's arch and providing stability.

How to Memorize "navicular"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of a boat or ship to remember the name navicular.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word navicular with the word 'foot' to remember its location.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Navigating the foot's arch requires a navicular bone'.

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