ulnar
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ul·nar, adjective
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| —n , pl -nae, -nas | |
| 1. | the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm |
| 2. | the corresponding bone in other vertebrates |
| [C16: from Latin: elbow, | |
| 'ulnar | |
| —adj | |
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| ulna (ˈʌlnə) | |
| —n , pl -nae, -nas | |
| 1. | the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm |
| 2. | the corresponding bone in other vertebrates |
| [C16: from Latin: elbow, | |
| 'ulnar | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
ulna
inner bone of the forearm, 1540s, from L., lit. "elbow," related to O.E. eln (see elbow).
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Medical Dictionary
ulna ul·na (ŭl'nə)
n. pl. ul·nas or ul·nae (-nē)
The larger bone of the two bones of the forearm, extending from elbow to wrist on the side opposite the thumb. Also called cubitus, elbow bone.
ul'nar adj.
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Science Dictionary
ulna  (ŭl'nə) Pronunciation Key
Plural ulnas or ulnae (ŭl'nē) The longer of the two bones of the forearm or lower portion of the foreleg. See more at skeleton. |
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Example sentences
It's a popular moniker of cubital tunnel syndrome-neuritis, or inflammation of the ulnar nerve.
Ulnar translocation of the carpus is a form of wrist instability where the small bones of the wrist shift out of position.
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