Thenar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθiːnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thenar is a noun meaning The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
Meaning
The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
- (archaic) The palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
Example Sentences
the parts of the human anatomy most sensitive to cold being the nape, stomach, and thenar or sole of foot?
Word Forms
- thenars
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palm, neuropodium, cnemis, nuque, acrognosis, necke.
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