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/ˈʌlnə/ · noun
(anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate..
Use ulna when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ulna means (anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate..
Common synonyms include elbow bone.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use ulna where its definition matches the intended context.
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