ulna

[ uhl-nuh ]

noun

, plural ul·nae [uhl, -nee], ul·nas.

1. Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the side opposite to the thumb. Compare radius ( def 7 ).
2. a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates.

ulna

/ ˈʌlnə /

noun

1. the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates

Derived Forms

• ˈulnar, adjective

Other Words From

• ulnar adjective
• post·ulnar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulna¹

1835–45; < Latin: elbow; akin to Greek ōlénē, Old English eln ell ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulna¹

C16: from Latin: elbow, ell ¹

Example Sentences

At the moment, Chiappe, May and paleontologist Pedro Mocho are locked in an intense discussion about the precise positioning of an ulna.

From Los Angeles Times

On June 13, a fastball rode inside and struck him in his right forearm, fracturing his ulna.

From Seattle Times

Det Insp Nikki Deehan said excavations "first uncovered a tibia and fibula and a humerus, ulna, and radius bone relating to the lower left leg and right arm respectively".

From BBC

Haniger left the game, and tests revealed a fractured ulna that required surgery.

From Seattle Times

Jefferson, who had a deep passion for natural history, had received several bones, including the ulna, radius and claws, of an unknown animal.

From Seattle Times