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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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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