trigonum

[ trahy-goh-nuhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural tri·go·na [trahy-, goh, -n, uh].

First recorded in 1720–30, trigonum is from the Latin word trigōnum triangle. See trigon

The front of the head is more inclined than that of trigonum (fig. 301).

The os trigonum tarsi has been mistaken for a fracture of the talus.

In interpreting radiograms of injuries in this region, care must be taken not to mistake the os trigonum tarsi for a fracture.

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