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ul·na

 (ŭl′nə)
n. pl. ul·nas or ul·nae (-nē)
1. The bone extending from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb in humans.
2. A corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.
[Latin, elbow, forearm; see el- in Indo-European roots.]
ul′nar adj.
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ulna

(ˈʌlnə)
n, pl -nae (-niː) or -nas
1. (Anatomy) the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
2. (Zoology) the corresponding bone in other vertebrates
[C16: from Latin: elbow, ell1]
ˈulnar adj
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ul•na

(ˈʌl nə)

n., pl. -nae (-nē), -nas.
1. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb.
2. a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.
[1835–45; < Latin: elbow; akin to Greek ōlénē, Old English eln ell2]
ul′nar, adj.
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ul·na

(ŭl′nə)
The larger of the two bones of the forearm or lower portion of the foreleg. See more at skeleton.
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ulna

One of the two bones of the forearm.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.ulna - the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearmulna - the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
elbow bone
forearm - the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
arm bone - a bone in the arm
olecranon, olecranon process - process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow and fits into the fossa of the humerus when the arm is extended
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Translations

ulna

[ˈʌlnə] N (ulnas or ulnae (pl)) [ˈʌlniː] → cúbito m
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ulna

n pl <-e or -s> (Anat) → Elle f
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ulna

[ˈʌlnə] n (Anat) → ulna
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

ul·na

n. cúbito. V.: cubitus
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ulna

n cúbito
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Table 4 shows regression equation for height with ulna length in men and women.
Estimation of stature from length of ulna in Maharashtrian population
Results showed that the carbon-13 spectra of ulna and calvaria were almost similar while mandibular spectra showed the most distinct results.
A carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy study on the amino acids composition of the mandible: comparison with the ulna and calvaria bones
The degrees of dorsal angulation, ulna variance, and dorsal comminution were independent predictors of improvement in the position of the fracture; however, most patients (86%) went onto a malunion.
Manipulation of displaced distal radial fractures in the superelderly: prediction of malunion and the degree of radiographic improvement
Deceased chick Orphaned chick Difference Age at Length Length Length Foster death of ulna Age of ulna Age of ulna parents (days) (cm) (days) (cm) (days) (cm) A 11 4.1 22 (X) 5.3 11 1.2 B 3 3.2 35 (Y) 6.8 32 3.6 C 42 6.9 126 (Z) 23.2 84 16.3 Components of recognition Identity of Parental Decision and Foster signal of perception application of parents orphaned of signal of recognition chick orphaned chick A Vocalization Yes Acceptance (a) Protection B Vocalization Yes Rejection (b) Aggression C Vocalization Yes Rejection (b) Aggression (b)
Adoption as a conservation strategy for the magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
In ulna excellent and fair results were observed in 85.7% (n=6) and 14.3% (n=1) of the patients.
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Careful assessment of the ulna nerve function must be made.
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The arrangement is by bone type, such as ulna, metacarpals and forelimbs, and femur.
Human and nonhuman bone identification; a concise field guide
She had slight swelling of her wrist and was tender over the distal ulna. X-ray of the forearm was normal and she was treated conservatively but was lost to follow up.
A rare presentation of TB: osteomyelitis of distal ulna
The arrangement is by type of bone, such as coracoid, ulna, femor and tarsometatarsus.
A key for the identification of domestic bird bones in Europe; preliminary determination. (CD-ROM included)
Radiographs of the hands and wrists revealed thickened cortical bone at the distal ends of the radius and ulna, sub-periosteal reaction along the metacarpal shafts and distal ends of the radius and ulna, and tufting at the distal phalanges (Fig.
The many symptoms of pachydermoperiostosis
Material: SDNHM 50661, right ulna; 50692, right scapula; 50693-94, left carpometacarpus; 51621, tip of premaxilla.
Avian material from Rancho del Oro, a Pleistocene locality in San Diego County, California

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