hypothenar

adj, noun — 4 senses

hypothenar

adj

UK /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/

Etymology From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέναρ (thénar, “palm of the hand”).

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of the muscles of the little finger.

hypothenar

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέναρ (thénar, “palm of the hand”).

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Technical The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.

Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.

Synonyms: hypothenar eminence, hypothenar muscle

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