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Hamate Bone
By: Tim Barclay, PhD
Medically reviewed by: Stephanie Curreli, MD, PhD
Last Updated: Jun 10, 2015
The hamate bone is located in the wrist, and can be identified by its wedged shape. It is situated above the fourth and fifth fingers. This bone is generally the one fractured when golfers swing and miss their ball, striking the ground with considerable downward force.
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