Ulna is the name of one of the two bones in the forearmPart of the arm between the elbow and the wrist.. In everyday English, it usually refers to the bone on the side of the arm closestNearest in distance or position to something else. to the little fingerOne of the long thin parts at the end of a hand..
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈʌlnə/
Easy pronunciation: UL-nuh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
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Ulna Meaning
the forearm bone on the inner side of the arm
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
Example: She fractured her ulna in the fall.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- elbow bone — Common informal name for the ulna, but less precise than the anatomical term.
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Ulna Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- elbow bone
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse ulna with radius, the other forearm bone.
- Ulna is singular; the plural is ulnas or ulnae in scientific usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ulna mean?
Ulna means the inner of the two bones in the human forearm, running from the elbow to the wrist.
What are synonyms for ulna?
A common informal synonym is elbow bone. In medical writing, ulna is usually the preferred term.
Is ulna the same as radius?
No. The ulna and radius are the two bones in the forearm.
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