ulna
[ uhl-nuh ]
/ ˈʌl nə /
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noun, plural ul·nae [uhl-nee], /ˈʌl ni/, ul·nas.
a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.
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Origin of ulna
OTHER WORDS FROM ulna
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British Dictionary definitions for ulna
ulna
/ (ˈʌlnə) /
noun plural -nae (-niː) or -nas
the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
Derived forms of ulna
ulnar, adjectiveWord Origin for ulna
C16: from Latin: elbow, ell 1
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Medical definitions for ulna
ulna
[ ŭl′nə ]
n. pl. ul•nas
The larger bone of the two bones of the forearm, extending from elbow to wrist on the side opposite the thumb.cubitus elbow bone
Other words from ulna
ul′nar adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for ulna
ulna
[ ŭl′nə ]
Plural ulnas ulnae (ŭl′nē)
The longer of the two bones of the forearm or lower portion of the foreleg. See more at skeleton.
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