Meaning of the word "ulnar nerve" in English
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ulnar nerve
US /ˈʌlnər nɜːrv/
UK /ˈʌl.nər nɜːv/
Noun
a nerve that runs near the ulna bone, which is located on the pinky finger side of the forearm. It is the largest unprotected nerve in the human body, meaning it is not protected by muscle or bone, and is therefore vulnerable to injury.
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Hitting your 'funny bone' actually means you've struck your ulnar nerve.
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Compression of the ulnar nerve can cause numbness and tingling in the little finger and ring finger.
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