thenar
thenar · thenars
The ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling itThe ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
UK/ˈθiːnə/US/ˈθinɑɹ/
Meaning
2 sensesThe ball of the thumb, or the muscle controlling it.
(archaic)The palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
More definitions
- the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb
- the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
Origin
From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).From Ancient Greek θέναρ (thénar).
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