ulna

Meanings

• noun

  A long bone in the forearm of primates, including humans, that runs from the elbow to the wrist.

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Synonyms

elbow bone

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Variants

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ulna , ulnae , ulnar , ulnas , radio-ulna , radio-ulnas , radioulna , radioulnas

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Etymology

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From Old English 'ulen', ulna is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'ulnaz' meaning 'elbow' or 'arm'.

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Trivia

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1. The ulna is the second longest bone in the human body, after the femur.

2. The ulna is also known as the 'funny bone', due to the tickling sensation felt when the ulnar nerve is struck.

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Related Concepts

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1. radius: The ulna and radius are two bones in the forearm that work together to provide mobility and stability to the wrist and elbow.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the ulna was believed to be associated with the god Apollo, who was considered the god of medicine and healing. In some mythological accounts, the ulna was also associated with the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.

How to Memorize "ulna"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the ulna as the longer bone in the forearm, running from the elbow to the wrist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the ulna with the letter 'U' in the alphabet, as the first letter of its name sounds like the vowel 'U'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ulna Up, Radius Down' to remember which bone is the ulna and which is the radius.

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