The question is ambiguous and requires clarification. "Hammett Bone" could refer to two distinct things:
1. The Anatomical Hamate Bone
The hamate bone is a carpal bone located in your wrist. More specifically:
- Location: It's situated on the medial side (pinky finger side) of your wrist, in the distal carpal row (the row furthest from your forearm).
- Shape: It's a wedge-shaped bone with a distinctive hook-like process, also called the hamulus. The Latin word hamulus means "a little hook," aptly describing its shape. It's sometimes called the unciform bone.
- Function: As part of the wrist joint, it plays a crucial role in wrist movement and stability.
The hamate bone is involved in various wrist functions and is susceptible to fracture, often missed due to its location and the often subtle nature of symptoms. Several resources confirm these details: Wikipedia, Physiopedia, Orthobullets, eMedicine, and Merriam-Webster.
2. Kirk Hammett's "Bone Breaker" Pickups
Alternatively, "Hammett Bone" might refer to the Kirk Hammett "Bone Breaker" guitar pickups, a product by EMG Pickups. These are not anatomical bones but rather high-output active pickups designed for electric guitars. They're known for producing a distinctive, powerful sound suitable for various music genres. This is confirmed by the EMG Pickups website (https://www.emgpickups.com/kh-bb-set.html) and several Reddit discussions (https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/zuz05x/my_dad_got_me_kirk_hammetts_bone_breaker_pickups/, https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/9h90nn/kirk_hammett_bone_breakers/).
Therefore, the location of your "Hammett Bone" depends on the interpretation of the term.
