hypothenar

  1. Adjective.  (anatomy) Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm.
  2. Adjective.  (anatomy) Of the muscles of the little finger.
  3. Noun.  (context, technical) Ulnar fleshy side of the palm, formed by the underlying three muscles of the pinkie.
  4. Noun.  Each of those muscles, namely ''abductor, flexor'' and ''opponens digiti minimi''.

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