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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
eminence
.

Hy-poth′e-nar

,
Noun.
(Anat.)
The hypothenar eminence.

Definition 2024


hypothenar

hypothenar

English

Adjective

hypothenar (comparative more hypothenar, superlative most hypothenar)

  1. (anatomy) Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.
  2. (anatomy) Of the muscles of the little finger.

Translations

Noun

hypothenar (plural hypothenars)

  1. (technical) Ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the pinkie.
  2. Each of those muscles, namely abductor, flexor and opponens digiti minimi.

Translations

Synonyms

  • hypothenar eminence
  • hypothenar muscle