What is another word for pisiform bone?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪsɪfˌɔːm bˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
The pisiform bone is a small, pea-shaped bone located in the wrist, on the side of the hand opposite to the thumb. This bone is also known as the os pisiform, and sometimes it is referred to as the "little bone of the wrist."
Other synonyms for the pisiform bone include the ulnar sesamoid bone, pea bone, sesamoid bone, and so forth. Interestingly, this bone is one of the few sesamoid bones in the human body that has a name, meaning a bone that has formed within a tendon or embedded in muscle.
Knowing the different synonyms for the pisiform bone is important for doctors and healthcare professionals to ensure accurate communication about the diagnosis and treatment of wrist-related injuries.
