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Hypothenar
{
Hy-poth′e-nal
,Hy-poth′e-nar
, }Adj.
[Pref.
hypo-
+ thenar
.] (Anat.)
Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger, or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal;
as, the
. hypothenar
eminenceHy-poth′e-nar
,Noun.
(Anat.)
The hypothenar eminence.
Definition 2024
hypothenar
hypothenar
English
Adjective
hypothenar (comparative more hypothenar, superlative most hypothenar)
- (anatomy) Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.
- (anatomy) Of the muscles of the little finger.
Translations
of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles
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Noun
hypothenar (plural hypothenars)
- (technical) Ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the pinkie.
- Each of those muscles, namely abductor, flexor and opponens digiti minimi.
Translations
ulnar side of the palm
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muscle of the pinkie
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Synonyms
- hypothenar eminence
- hypothenar muscle