Ulnae
noun, plural ulnae
[uhl-nee] /ˈʌl ni/ (Show IPA), ulnas.
1.
Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb.
Compare radius (def 7).
2.
a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.
noun (pl) -nae (-niː), -nas
1.
the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
2.
the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
ulna ul·na (ŭl’nə)
n. pl. ul·nas or ul·nae (-nē)
The larger bone of the two bones of the forearm, extending from elbow to wrist on the side opposite the thumb. Also called cubitus, elbow bone.
ul’nar adj.
ulna
(ŭl’nə)
Plural ulnas or 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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