hypothenar
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See also: hypothénar
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέναρ (thénar, “palm of the hand”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
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[edit]
of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles
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Noun[edit]
hypothenar (plural hypothenars)
- (technical) The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.
- Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
hypothenar eminence — see hypothenar eminence
muscle of the pinkie
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