ulna Sentence Examples
- The ulna, a long bone in the forearm, serves as the medial support for the elbow joint.
- Fractures of the ulna often occur during falls or direct blows to the inner elbow.
- The ulnar nerve runs along the ulna and controls the sensation and movement of the ring and little fingers.
- The olecranon process, a projection at the proximal end of the ulna, forms the tip of the elbow.
- The ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus at the elbow joint and with the radius at the radioulnar joint.
- Ulnar deviation occurs when the hand deviates towards the ulna, away from the midline.
- The ulna is longer than the radius in most individuals, providing greater stability to the elbow.
- Ulnar nerve entrapment can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the hands.
- The ulnar collateral ligament, which connects the ulna to the humerus, helps stabilize the elbow during extension.
- Ulnar bursitis, or inflammation of the bursa near the ulna, can cause tenderness and swelling around the inner elbow.
ulna Meaning
ulna (n)
the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
ulna (n.)
The postaxial bone of the forearm, or branchium, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. See Radius.
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the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearmThe postaxial bone of the forearm, or branchium, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. See Rad
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The ulna, a long bone in the forearm, serves as the medial support for the elbow joint.
Fractures of the ulna often occur during falls or direct blows to the inner elbow.
The ulnar nerve runs along the ulna and controls the sensation and movement of the ring and little fingers.
The olecranon process, a projection at the proximal end of the ulna, forms the tip of the elbow.
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