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ulna Definition


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ulna
noun ulnae, ulnas
    1. The thinner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm. Compare radius (sense 5).
    2. The corresponding bone in the forelimb or wing of other vertebrates.
Derivative: ulnar
adj
      Example: ulnar nerve
Etymology: 16c: Latin, meaning ‘elbow' or ‘arm'.



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