hypothenar

See also: hypothénar

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, under) + θέναρ (thénar, palm of the hand).

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA(key): /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/

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.

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Noun

hypothenar (plural hypothenars)

  1. (technical) The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.
  2. Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.

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