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hamate

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hamate [′hā‚māt]
(biology)
Hook-shaped or hooked.


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Boxing gloves help to prevent injuries to both boxers by spreading the force the blow over a larger area than the bare fist alone and reducing the impact to the opponent They also protect the knuckles of the boxers and the hand bones, particularly the 5th metatarsal also known as the hook of hamate Boxing gloves help to prevent injuries to both boxers by spreading the force the blow over a larger area than the bare fist alone and reducing the impact to the opponent.
Acting manager Brad Mills said that, as far as he knows, there is no damage to the hamate bone in Ortiz's left hand.
He subsequently underwent surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his right hand.
 
 
 
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