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.
Nearby words
- ullage rocket,
- ullswater,
- ulluco,
- ulm,
- ulmaceous,
- ulnad,
- ulnar artery,
- ulnar collateral artery,
- ulnar extensor muscle of wrist,
- ulnar flexor muscle of wrist
Origin of ulna
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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
Word Origin for ulna
C16: from Latin: elbow, ell 1
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ulna
inner bone of the forearm, 1540s, Latin, literally "elbow;" related to Old English eln (see elbow (n.)).
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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
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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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