anatomical snuffbox

noun

anatomical snuffbox

noun

Etymology From the practice of using the surface to place and sniff snuff.

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Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand, bounded by extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis.

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