Ulnar

Ulnaris

Definition

Ulnar means along the side of the ulna or the ulnar bone.

Ulna is a long bone which is situated in the medial half of the forearm, when the upper limb has been positioned in its normal anatomical orientation (i.e. the elbow extended, forearm supinated and palm facing forwards).

References

Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 7: Upper Limb’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 665.