| hypothenar | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to the prominent part of the palm of the hand above the base of the little finger, or a corresponding part in the forefoot of an animal; as, the hypothenar eminence. Origin: Pref. Hypo- + thenar. <anatomy> The hypothenar eminence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hypothenar eminence | The fleshy mass at the medial side of the palm. Synonym: eminentia hypothena'ris, antithenar, hypothenar prominence, hypothenar. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypothenar prominence | The fleshy mass at the medial side of the palm. Synonym: eminentia hypothena'ris, antithenar, hypothenar prominence, hypothenar. (05 Mar 2000) |