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ulna

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The postaxial bone of the forearm, or branchium, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. See Radius.

An ell; also, a yard.

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For particularly heavy overhead lifts, a taped wrist enables the lifter to regulate wrist extension and delimit the translation of the radius and ulna distal heads. Source: Internet

Elephants are incapable of rotating their front legs, as the ulna and radius are fixed in pronation ; the "palm" of the manus faces backward. Source: Internet

The ulna and fibula are reduced in horses. Source: Internet

When holding a typical mouse, ulna and radius bones on the arm are crossed. Source: Internet

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