ulna
noun
the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb.
ulnar
-
a word derived from
ulna.
Example Sentences
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The real cause for the explosion in torn ulnar collateral ligaments is now believed to be high velocities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The Grizzlies said in a brief statement that Morant sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow in Wednesday's home loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 24, 2026
Gonsolin has been sidelined with a litany of injuries since August 2023, when he was shut down because of an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his right elbow that required Tommy John surgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025
The procedure involves replacing a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in a player’s throwing elbow by grafting a tendon from the wrist of his non-throwing arm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2024
I've fractured my ulnar, I'm aching Where over my ribs my horse rolled; Egad! the "Old Berkeley" is making One man feel uncommonly old.
From Mr. Punch in the Hunting Field by Various
