hypothenar

hypothenar

See also: hypothénar

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/

Adjective

hypothenar (comparative more hypothenar, superlative most hypothenar)

1. (anatomy) Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.
2. (anatomy) Of the muscles of the little finger.

Translations

of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles

Dutch: hypothenair

Spanish: hipotenar

Noun

hypothenar (plural hypothenars)

1. (technical) Ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the pinkie.
2. Each of those muscles, namely abductor, flexor and opponens digiti minimi.

Synonyms

• hypothenar eminence
• hypothenar muscle

Translations

ulnar side of the palm

Dutch: hypothenaire prominentie

French: hypothénar (fr) m

muscle of the pinkie

Dutch: hypothenaire spier

Anagrams

• hypaethron, hyphenator