thenar

• Nom désignant l'éminence charnue de la paume à la base du pouce, ou plus largement la face interne de la main du poignet à la base des doigts.

A noun referring to the fleshy prominence on the palm at the base of the thumb, or more broadly the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.

1. Fleshy area of the palmC2formalmedical

   The fleshy prominence on the palm at the base of the thumb, formed by the underlying muscles.

   Éminence thénar

   • The doctor examined the thenar for signs of swelling.
   • He felt a sharp pain in his thenar after gripping the tool tightly.
   • The thenar muscles are essential for thumb opposition.

2. C2formalmedical

   The entire inner surface of the hand, extending from the wrist to the base of the fingers.

   Paume de la main

   • The thenar region includes the palm and the base of the thumb.
   • Injuries to the thenar can affect grip strength.
   • The thenar is rich in sensory nerve endings.

   Synonymespalm