PALMAR

palmar, volar

(adjective) relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot; ā€œthe volar surfaceā€; ā€œthe palmar muscleā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

palmar (comparative more palmar, superlative most palmar)

(anatomy, not comparable) Of or pertaining to the palm of the hand or comparable appendage

(anatomy and medicine) In the direction of the palm

(zoology) Of or relating to the underside of the wings of birds.

Synonyms

• (in the direction of the palm): palmal

Antonyms

• (toward the palmar surface): dorsal

Hypernyms

• volar

Source: Wiktionary


Pal"mar, a. Etym: [L. palmaris, fr. palma the palm of the hand: cf. F. palmaire.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or corresponding with, the palm of the hand.

2. (Zoƶl.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the under side of the wings of birds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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