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volar

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[voh-ler]
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adjective

of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Origin of volar

1
1805–15; < Latin vol(a) palm of hand, sole of foot + -ar1

volar

2
[voh-ler]

adjective

pertaining to or used for flight.

Origin of volar

2
1830–40; < Latin vol(āre) to fly + -ar1
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Related Words for volar

floating, aerial, soaring, express, mobile, fleet, drifting, gliding, waving, streaming, flapping, winging, mercurial, speedy, aeronautical, airborne, avian, volant, volitant

Examples from the Web for volar

Historical Examples of volar

  • There is volar flexion of the phalanges when the subject is at rest.

    Lameness of the Horse

    John Victor Lacroix

  • Volar flexion of the phalanges relieves tension on the parts; therefore, this position is assumed while the subject is at rest.

    Lameness of the Horse

    John Victor Lacroix

  • Volar flexion in a sufficient degree to relax the inflamed structures is always evident.

    Lameness of the Horse

    John Victor Lacroix

  • In other subjects, while able to stand and walk, great difficulty is experienced because of volar flexion of the phalanges.

    Lameness of the Horse

    John Victor Lacroix

  • Wouldn't that same question arise if it went through the volar aspect and exited through the dorsal aspect?

    Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)

    The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for volar

volar

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot

Word Origin for volar

C19: from Latin vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole of the foot
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Word Origin and History for volar
adj.

1814, from Latin vola "the hollow of a hand or foot."

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