thenar

/θiːnə/ · noun

Meaning

The palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

palm(English)navicular bone(English)neuropodium(English)pathetic nerve(English)cnemis(English)nuque(English)acrognosis(English)nail bed(English)abductor(English)eminence(English)flexor(English)metacarpal(English)

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Sources

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