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hypothenar

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hypothenar /hy·poth·e·nar/ (hi-poth´en-ar)
1. the fleshy eminence along the ulnar side of the palm.
2. relating to this eminence.

hy·po·the·nar (hp-thnär, -nr, h-pth-)
n.
The fleshy mass at the medial side of the palm. Also called antithenar.

hypo·thenar adj.

hypothenar [hi-poth´ĕ-ner]
1. the fleshy eminence on the palm along the ulnar margin.
2. relating to this eminence.


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