palmar

1 8.8

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

adjective
/ˈpɑlmər/

Specialized

: palmar

Numbness in the palmar region may indicate nerve compression.

Examples

The surgeon made an incision along the palmar surface of the wrist.
Certain muscles in the hand are referred to as palmar muscles.
The palmar surface of the hand contains many sensitive nerves.
In anatomy, the palmar region is crucial for hand movements.
Certain muscles in the hand are referred to as palmar muscles.
The surgeon made an incision along the palmar surface of the wrist.
In anatomy, the palmar region is crucial for hand movements.

Synonyms

volar

vspalmar

Specialized

1 9.6

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

is used mainly in anatomical contexts rather than general reference

palmaris

vspalmar

Specialized

1 8.5

On or near the palm of the hand

is broader and refers to the palm or sole in anatomical contexts

Surface Forms

palmar positive

Morphology

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

Clear formation from 'palm' + '-ar' but the -ar adjectival form is relatively specialized and the anatomical usage may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Palmar comes from the Latin palma, which means 'palm' and is the same root as the everyday word palm. So palmar means 'relating to the palm' and is used when doctors talk about the palm side of the hand or the bottom of the foot.