ulnar

Meanings

• noun

  A long bone of the forearm in the human arm, extending from the elbow to the wrist.

  - "The ulnar nerve runs along the ulnar bone."
  - "A fracture in the ulnar bone can cause significant pain and disability."

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Variants

List of all variants of ulnar that leads to same result
ulna , ulnae , ulnar , ulnas , ulnar collateral ligament , ulnar collateral ligaments , ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction , ulnar collateral ligament reconstructions

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Etymology

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From Old English 'ulen' or 'ulfan', meaning 'flea' or 'worm', due to the shape of the bone.

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Trivia

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

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

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Related Concepts

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1. Radial bone: The other long bone of the forearm, located next to the ulnar bone.

2. Ulnar nerve: A major nerve in the arm that provides sensation to the hand and controls some of the muscles in the hand.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ulnar' is often used in medical and anatomical contexts.

How to Memorize "ulnar"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of the ulnar bone, which resembles a 'U' or a 'W'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the ulnar bone with the letter 'U' or 'W'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ultra-long Arm Reaches Wrist' to remember that the ulnar bone is the long bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist.

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