ulna

ulna Definition

ulna (ul′nə)

noun pl. -·nae-nē or -·nas

the larger of the two bones of the forearm of humans, on the side opposite the thumb
a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other land vertebrates

Etymology: ModL < L, elbow: for IE base see ell

ulna Related Forms

ul′·nad (-nad) adverb ul′·nar (-nər) adjective

ulna Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

distal: Leave well alone but can do shortening of distal ulna and radius closing wedge osteotomy.

Modifies a noun

bone: I also have a bowing in the left arm where the radius is shorter than the ulna bone.
nerve: Described the features & immediately went on to say that I thought this was a low ulna nerve palsy because.. .
palsy: Described the features & immediately went on to say that I thought this was a low ulna nerve palsy because.. .
fracture: Mechanism of injury probably similar to type I. Treatment Usually requires surgical stabilization of the radius and ulna fractures.

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