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Definition of Ulna

1. Noun. The inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.

Definition of Ulna

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

Definition of Ulna

1. Noun. (anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate. ¹

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Definition of Ulna

1. a bone of the forearm [n -NAE or -NAS] : ULNAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Ulna

1. One of the bones that comprise the forearm. The largest aspect articulates with the humerus at the elbow joint and the smallest portion of the ulna articulates with the carpal bones in the wrist. (27 Sep 1997)

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