hypothenar

See also: hypothénar

English

Etymology

hypo- +‎ thenar

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/

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

Dutch: hypothenair
French: hypothénar (fr)
Spanish: hipotenar

Noun

hypothenar (plural hypothenars)

(technical) Ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger.
Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.

Synonyms

hypothenar eminence
hypothenar muscle

Translations

ulnar side of the palm

Dutch: hypothenaire prominentie
French: hypothénar (fr) m
Spanish: eminencia hipotenar f

muscle of the pinkie

Dutch: hypothenaire spier

Anagrams

hypaethron, hyphenator

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