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ulnar

|ul/nar|

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/ˈʌlnər/

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/ˈʌlnə/

related to the ulna

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ulnar' originates from the Latin word 'ulna', meaning 'elbow' or 'forearm'.

Historical Evolution

'ulna' transformed into the modern English word 'ulnar' to describe things related to the ulna bone.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the 'elbow' or 'forearm', but now it specifically relates to the ulna bone.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the ulna, the longer of the two bones in the forearm.

The ulnar nerve runs along the ulna bone.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39