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Ulnar

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ul·na  (ln)
n. pl. ul·nas or ul·nae (-n)
1. The bone extending from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb in humans.
2. A corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.

[Latin, elbow, forearm; see el- in Indo-European roots.]

ulnar adj.
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Adj.1.Ulnar - relating to or near the ulnaulnar - relating to or near the ulna        


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