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ulna
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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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ulna

ulna [ˈʌlnə]
n pl -nae [-niː], -nas
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
[from Latin: elbow, ell1]
ulnar  adj

ulna  (ln)
Plural ulnas or ulnae (ln)
The longer of the two bones of the forearm or lower portion of the foreleg. See more at skeleton.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ulnaulna - the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
forearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
arm bone - a bone in the arm
olecranon, olecranon process - process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended
Translations
ulna [ˈʌlnə] N (ulnas or ulnae (pl)) [ˈʌlniː]cúbito m
ulna
n pl <-e or -s> (Anat) → Elle f
ulna [ˈʌlnə] n (Anat) → ulna
ulna [ˈʌlnə] n (Anat) → ulna


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