VOLAR

palmar, volar

(adjective) relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot; “the volar surface”; “the palmar muscle”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

volar (not comparable)

(anatomy) Pertaining to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Synonyms

• palmoplantar

Hyponyms

• palmar

• plantar

Anagrams

• orval, roval, valor

Source: Wiktionary


Vo"lar, a. Etym: [L. vola the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot.] (Anat.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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