View synonyms for volar

volar

[ voh-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

volar

[ voh-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

volar

/ ˈvəʊlə /

Origin of volar¹

1805–15; < Latin vol ( a ) palm of hand, sole of foot + -ar ¹

Origin of volar²

1830–40; < Latin vol ( āre ) to fly + -ar ¹

Origin of volar¹

C19: from Latin vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole of the foot

There is volar flexion of the phalanges when the subject is at rest.

Volar flexion of the phalanges relieves tension on the parts; therefore, this position is assumed while the subject is at rest.

Volar flexion in a sufficient degree to relax the inflamed structures is always evident.

In other subjects, while able to stand and walk, great difficulty is experienced because of volar flexion of the phalanges.

Pressure on the navicular bone is diminished and tension on the flexor tendon is relieved by even slight volar flexion.

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