Lunate bone Lunate bone The lunate bone (semilunar bone) is a carpal bone in the human hand. It is distinguished by its deep concavity and crescentic outline. It is situated in the center of the proximal row carpal bones, which lie between the ulna and radius and the hand. The lunate carpal bone is situated between the lateral scaphoid bone and medial triquetral bone. The lunate is a crescent-shaped carpal bone found within the hand. The lunate is found within the proximal row of carpal bones. Proximally, it abuts the radius. Laterally, it articulates with the scaphoid, medially with the triquetral, and
Blood is thicker than water Blood is thicker than water Blood is thicker than water is an ancient yet famous English proverb that means family relations and bonds are always deeper and goes long-lasting than any other relationships. The term is pretty old and used in its various forms. Similar oldest record can be traced back in the 12th century in German. In modern society, definition the term is same and unmodified. The equivalent proverb in German (originally: "Blut ist dicker als Wasser"), first appeared in a different form in the medieval German beast epic "Reinhart Fuchs" (c. 1180; English: "Reynard the Fox") by Heinrich