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vena ulnaris

vena ulnaris

8.9
A vein in the forearm that carries blood toward the heart near the little finger side
  • noun
  • /ˈviːnə ʌlˈnɛrɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena ulnar
  • The vena ulnaris carries blood from the forearm.

Examples

  • The surgeon located the vena ulnaris before beginning the procedure.

  • Injuries to the vena ulnaris can cause swelling and pain in the arm.

  • Damage to the vena ulnaris can lead to complications when drawing blood from the forearm.

  • Understanding the position of the vena ulnaris is important in medical anatomy.

  • Surgeons often examine the vena ulnaris during operations.

  • The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the vena ulnaris during the operation.

  • Knowing the location of the vena ulnaris helps medical students understand blood circulation in the forearm.

Synonyms

ulnar vein
vsvena ulnaris
  • Specialized
5.8

A blood vessel on the little finger side of the forearm that carries blood back to the heart

is broader and drains blood from the whole forearm not just the inner side

Surface Forms

vena ulnaris singular
vena ulnares plural

Morphology

vena + ulnaris

The term is compositionally built from 'vena' (a vein) plus 'ulnaris' (relating to the ulna/forearm), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a vein associated with the ulna/forearm. This follows a regular anatomical noun + locator/adjective pattern common in medical terminology and across languages, making the meaning immediately derivable.

Etymology

The noun vena ulnaris comes from Latin: vena meaning 'vein' and ulnaris meaning 'of the ulna', the long bone on the inner side of the forearm. So, the name points to the vein that runs beside the ulna and carries blood from the forearm.