hypothenar

From Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-, “under”) + θέναρ (thénar, “palm of the hand”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/

hypothenar (comparative more hypothenar, superlative most hypothenar)

1. (anatomy) Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.
2. (anatomy) Of the muscles of the little finger.

hypothenar (plural hypothenars)

1. (technical) The ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the little finger; the hypothenar eminence.
2. Any of those muscles: the abductor, flexor, or opponens digiti minimi.

• hypothenar eminence
• hypothenar muscle

• hypaethron, hyphenator