The ulna is one of the two bones in the forearm. It is the longer of the two bones, and it is located on the side of the forearm that is opposite the thumb.
The ulna helps to stabilise the elbow joint and to move the forearm. It also helps to support the wrist and hand.
The doctor examined the patient's ulna for any signs of injury.
Noun:
Noun:
The word "ulna" comes from the Latin word "ulna", which means "elbow". The Latin word "ulna" is related to the Greek word "olecranon", which also means "elbow".
The word "ulna" is first attested in English in the 14th century. It was originally used to refer to the elbow joint, but it soon came to be used to refer to the bone itself.
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