Abstract:Objective: The first objective of this study was to find out the weakest part of the hook of the hamate, the second objective was to find out the vascular pattern of the weakest part. Materials and Methods: We used 55 dry bones from the Department of Anatomy, Manipal University. Bones were from adult cadavers of South Indian origin. Among 55 bones, 27 were from the right side and 28 from the left side. We measured morphometric parameters using a Metal Casing Electronic Digital Caliper, resolution 10μm. A magni… Show more
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