Ulnar: meaning, definitions and examples

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ulnar

 

[ หˆสŒlnษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy term

The term 'ulnar' relates to the ulna, one of the two long bones in the forearm. The ulna is located on the opposite side of the thumb, forming the inner part of the forearm. It plays a crucial role in the movement of the wrist and hand. When describing certain conditions or injuries, terms like 'ulnar nerve' or 'ulnar deviation' are often used to specify issues associated with this bone.

Examples of usage

  • Ulnar nerve entrapment can cause numbness.
  • The ulnar side of the wrist is often injured.
  • An ulnar deviation occurs during certain wrist movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "ulnar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ulnar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคจเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ulnar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ulnar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะบั‚ัŒะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚okciowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐบ้ชจใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ulnaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ulnar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ulnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ผˆ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูˆู„ู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulnรกrnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ulnรกrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐบ้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ulnarni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ulnar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ะฝะถั‹ั€ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒšแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulnar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ulnar

Word origin

The term 'ulnar' is derived from the Latin word 'ulna,' which means 'elbow' or 'forearm.' Historically, the ulna was considered significant in both anatomy and osteology for its role in the arm's structure. The term has been used in medical contexts since the Middle Ages as anatomists began to systematically study the human body. As anatomy progressed, the ulna was distinguished from the radius, the other long bone in the forearm, highlighting the importance of understanding how these bones work together in movement and function. Today, 'ulnar' is frequently used in various medical fields, including orthopedics and neurology, to describe locations, functions, and pathologies associated with the ulna.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,640, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.