English Explanatory Dictionary

anatomical snuffbox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A triangular deepening on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand, bounded by extensor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis.

Word forms

anatomical snuffbox anatomical snuffboxes

Etymology

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

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