anatomical snuffbox

Questions

What does anatomical snuffbox mean?

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

Where does anatomical snuffbox come from?

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

How to pronounce anatomical snuffbox

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