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thenar Definition

the·nar (t̸hē′när′)

noun

  1. the palm of the hand or, sometimes, the sole of the foot
  2. the bulge at the base of the thumb

Etymology: ModL < Gr < IE base *dhen-, palm of the hand, level place > den

adjective

of a thenar

thenar Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • eminence: Both studies found that the thenar eminence was less sensitive to cold than the volar aspect of the wrist.
  • muscle: In advanced cases, the thenar muscle at the base of the thumb atrophies, and strength is lost.