Ulna Definition

ŭlnə
ulnae, ulnas
noun
ulnae
The larger of the two bones of the forearm of humans, on the side opposite the thumb.
Webster's New World
A corresponding bone in the forelimb of other land vertebrates.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Ulna

Noun

Singular:
ulna
Plural:
ulnae, ulnas

Origin of Ulna

  • Latin elbow, forearm el- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin ulna (“elbow").

    From Wiktionary

Ulna Sentence Examples

  • The two bones in the forearm are the radius and the ulna.

  • Described the features & immediately went on to say that I thought this was a low ulna nerve palsy because...

  • Mechanism of injury probably similar to type I. Treatment Usually requires surgical stabilization of the radius and ulna fractures.

  • The distal end of the humerus ends in a trochlea, with a larger knob for the ulna and a smaller oval knob for the radius.

  • The ulna is curved and rather stout; it articulates with both carpal bones; the cubital quills often cause rugosities on its dorsal surface.

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Words Starting With

UULULN

Words Ending With

ANALNA

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Words Starting With U and Ending With A

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Word Length

4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With U4 Letter Words Ending With A