The ulnar nerve, D E, lies on the ulnar border of the artery, and both are in general to be found ranging along the radial side of the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle, T, and the pisiform bone, G. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Anatomy] Reference
The pisiform articulates with one bone, the triangular. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
Each bone (excepting the pisiform) presents six surfaces. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
The pisiform resembles the fifth metacarpal (Mc-V) in size and morphology. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
There is a separate synovial membrane between the pisiform and triangular. From Wordnik.com. [III. Syndesmology. 6g. Intercarpal Articulations] Reference
The fifth runs between the adjacent margins of the triangular and pisiform bones. From Wordnik.com. [III. Syndesmology. 6h. Carpometacarpal Articulations] Reference
This slip may be replaced by a muscular fasciculus arising from or near the pisiform. From Wordnik.com. [IV. Myology. 7e. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Forearm] Reference
On its medial side is the pisiform bone, and, somewhat behind the artery, the ulnar nerve. From Wordnik.com. [VI. The Arteries. 4b. 4. The Ulnar Artery] Reference
The ligaments connecting the pisiform bone are the articular capsule and the two volar ligaments. From Wordnik.com. [III. Syndesmology. 6g. Intercarpal Articulations] Reference
The pisiform bone may be known by its small size, and by its presenting a single articular facet. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
Instances are on record of the dislocation of the pisiform and semilunar bones, but these are very unusual accidents. From Wordnik.com. [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference
The articular capsule is a thin membrane which connects the pisiform to the triangular; it is lined by synovial membrane. From Wordnik.com. [III. Syndesmology. 6g. Intercarpal Articulations] Reference
In the forearm it is represented by a line from the front of the medial epicondyle to the radial side of the pisiform bone. From Wordnik.com. [XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 12. Surface Markings of the Upper Extremity] Reference
The triangular bone may be distinguished by its pyramidal shape, and by an oval isolated facet for articulation with the pisiform bone. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
At the wrist the ulnar artery is covered by integuments and fascia, and lies upon the anterior angular ligament, with the pisiform bone and ulnar. From Wordnik.com. [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference
The volar surface presents, on its medial part, an oval facet, for articulation with the pisiform; its lateral part is rough for ligamentous attachment. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
The volar branch (ramus volaris manus) crosses the transverse carpal ligament on the lateral side of the pisiform bone, medial to and a little behind the ulnar artery. From Wordnik.com. [IX. Neurology. 6b. The Anterior Divisions] Reference
In front the flexor tendons are cleared from the carpus, the pisiform bone separated from the others though not removed, and the hook of the unciform divided by pliers. From Wordnik.com. [A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners] Reference
The pisiform projects strongly ventrally, more than required to maintain the aponeurosis of the carpal tunnel, providing a powerful mechanical advantage for the flexor carpi ulnaris. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
The triangular articulates with three bones: the lunate laterally, the pisiform in front, the hamate distally; and with the triangular articular disk which separates it from the lower end of the ulna. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
Again, trace the metacarpal bone of the little finger upwards until a cleft is reached between the os-magnum and pisiform -- a little in advance of the latter -- this is the outer terminal point sought for. From Wordnik.com. [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference
Partial or complete insertion into the fascia of the forearm, into the tendon of the Flexor carpi ulnaris and pisiform bone, into the navicular, and into the muscles of the little finger have been observed. From Wordnik.com. [IV. Myology. 7e. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Forearm] Reference
It is attached, medially, to the pisiform and the hamulus of the hamate bone; laterally, to the tuberosity of the navicular, and to the medial part of the volar surface and the ridge of the greater multangular. From Wordnik.com. [IV. Myology. 1F. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Hand] Reference
The trapezium is then to be seized by forceps and carefully dissected out, the metacarpal bone of the thumb pared like the others, the articular surface of the pisiform removed, the rest of the bone being left if it is sound. From Wordnik.com. [A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners] Reference
The superficial volar arch (Fig. 1237) can be indicated by a line starting from the radial side of the pisiform bone and curving distalward and lateralward as far as the base of the thumb, with its convexity toward the fingers. From Wordnik.com. [XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 12. Surface Markings of the Upper Extremity] Reference
The two volar ligaments are strong fibrous bands; one, the pisohamate ligament, connects the pisiform to the hamate, the other, the pisometacarpal ligament, joins the pisiform to the base of the fifth metacarpal bone (Fig. 334). From Wordnik.com. [III. Syndesmology. 6g. Intercarpal Articulations] Reference
The pisiform is about 1 cm. distal to the lower end of the ulna and just distal to the level of the styloid process of the radius; it is crossed by the uppermost crease which separates the front of the forearm from the palm of the hand. From Wordnik.com. [XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 11. Surface Anatomy of the Upper Extremity] Reference
To tip the table without apparent muscular exertion, this impostor placed his hands on it in such a way that the "pisiform bone" (which may be felt projecting at the lower corner of the palm, opposite the thumb) pressed against the edge. From Wordnik.com. [The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages] Reference
On the front of the wrist are two subcutaneous eminences, one, on the radial side, the larger and flatter, produced by the tuberosity of the navicular and the ridge on the greater multangular; the other, on the ulnar side, by the pisiform. From Wordnik.com. [XII. Surface Anatomy and Surface Markings. 11. Surface Anatomy of the Upper Extremity] Reference
It is attached, medially, to the styloid process of the ulna and to the triangular and pisiform bones; laterally, to the lateral margin of the radius; and, in its passage across the wrist, to the ridges on the dorsal surface of the radius. From Wordnik.com. [IV. Myology. 1F. The Muscles and Fasciæ of the Hand] Reference
It is one of the four eminences on the front of the carpus to which the transverse carpal ligament of the wrist is attached; the others being the pisiform medially, the oblique ridge of the greater multangular and the tubercle of the navicular laterally. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
It commences a little below the elbow, then crosses the inner side of the fore arm obliquely to the commencement of its lower half, and runs along the ulnar side of the wrist, until it enters the palm, by crossing the annular ligament, on the outer side of the pisiform bone. From Wordnik.com. [An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital.] Reference
The left pisiform bone. From Wordnik.com. [Illustrations. Fig. 224] Reference
224 The left pisiform bone. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
L, lunar; M, magnum; P, pisiform; S, scaphoid. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
For this I would need your carpals, your navicular, trapezoideum, trapezium, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, capitate, hamate. From Wordnik.com. [I Know Where the Yakonan Have Gone] Reference
Those of the proximal row, from the radial to the ulnar side, are named the navicular, lunate, triangular, and pisiform; those of the distal row, in the same order, are named the greater multangular, lesser multangular, capitate, and hamate. From Wordnik.com. [II. Osteology. 6b. The Hand. 1. The Carpus] Reference
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