Navicular
Navicular is a term used in anatomy to describe a bone or structure that has a boat-like shape. The term is derived from the Latin word navicula, which means "little ship". There are several structures in the human body that are referred to as navicular, including the navicular bone in the foot and the navicular bone in the wrist.
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The navicular bone in the foot is one of the tarsal bones, located on the medial side of the foot. It articulates proximally with the talus, distally with the three cuneiform bones, and laterally with the cuboid bone. The navicular bone plays a crucial role in maintaining the medial longitudinal arch of the foot.
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The navicular bone in the hand, also known as the scaphoid bone, is one of the carpal bones. It is located on the radial side of the carpal row, articulating with the radius proximally and the capitate and trapezium distally. The scaphoid bone is the most commonly fractured carpal bone.
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Navicular disease is a condition that affects the navicular bone and associated structures in the foot of horses. It is one of the most common causes of lameness in horses.
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