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
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.
