hypothenar

See also: hypothénar

English

Etymology

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

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
• French: hypothénar (fr)
• Spanish: hipotenar

Noun

hypothenar (plural hypothenars)

1. (technical) The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.
2. Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.

Synonyms

• hypothenar eminence
• hypothenar muscle

Translations

hypothenar eminence — see hypothenar eminence

muscle of the pinkie

• Dutch: hypothenaire spier

Anagrams

• hypaethron, hyphenator