Definition

Short bones in the human body are cubelike, with length, width, and height measurements approximately equal. They include the carpal bones (hands, wrist) and tarsal bones (feet, ankles).

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Review Date:8/8/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.