Definitions
- Describing a bone in the wrist located near the base of the thumb. - Referring to a fracture or injury to the scaphoid bone. - Talking about the shape or structure of the scaphoid bone.
- Describing a bone in the foot located near the ankle. - Referring to a fracture or injury to the navicular bone. - Talking about the shape or structure of the navicular bone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are bones in the body.
- 2Both are small and located near a joint.
- 3Both can be prone to fractures or injuries.
- 4Both have a curved shape.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Scaphoid is located in the wrist, while navicular is located in the foot.
- 2Size: Scaphoid is smaller than navicular.
- 3Shape: Scaphoid has a more angular shape, while navicular has a more rounded shape.
- 4Function: Scaphoid is involved in wrist movement, while navicular is involved in foot movement.
- 5Naming: Navicular is also known as the scaphoid bone in the foot, while scaphoid is not known by any other name.
Remember this!
Scaphoid and navicular are synonyms that refer to bones in the body. However, they differ in location, size, shape, function, and naming. The scaphoid bone is located in the wrist, is smaller and has an angular shape, and is involved in wrist movement. On the other hand, the navicular bone is located in the foot, is larger and has a rounded shape, and is involved in foot movement.
