Ulna

['ʌlnə]

Definition

(noun.) the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.

Typist: Sophie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The postaxial bone of the forearm, or branchium, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. See Radius.

(n.) An ell; also, a yard.

Editor: Simon

Definition

n. the inner and larger of the two bones of the forearm:—pl. Ul′n?/span>.—adv. Ul′nad toward the ulna.—adj. Ul′nar.—n. Ulnā′re an element of the primitive carpus situated on the ulnar side—represented in man by the cuneiform bone:—pl. Ulnā′ria.

Editor: Yvonne