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✋ Of the palm 💪 A wrist muscle
palmaris

palmaris

1 8.5
On or near the palm of the hand
  • adjective
  • /pælˈmɑːrɪs/
  • Specialized
: palmar
  • She has a strong palmaris flexor that helps her grip.

Examples

  • Doctors examined the palmaris region for signs of injury after the accident.

  • A strong palmaris tendon can be useful for certain surgical procedures.

  • The palmaris muscle is absent in some people without affecting hand function.

  • The palmaris muscle is crucial for hand movements.

  • The palmaris muscle is essential for gripping objects firmly.

  • The surgeon assessed the palmaris area during the operation.

  • Strengthening the palmaris tendon can improve hand stability.

Synonyms

palmar
vspalmaris
  • Specialized
1 8.8

It relates to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot in anatomy

is limited to the palm rather than including the sole
volar
vspalmaris
  • Specialized
1 9.6

Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot

is specific to the palm and does not include the sole

Surface Forms

palmaris positive

Morphology

palmaris = palmar (semi-transparent) = palm + ar + is

The relation to 'palm' is clear via 'palmar', but the final '-is' is a Latin-derived anatomical/formal ending not productive in general English, making the form somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Palmaris comes from the Latin word palma, meaning 'palm' or the inside of the hand. So palmaris describes something that is on or toward the palm.