Palmar (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot; "the volar surface"; "the palmar muscle".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The palmar surface of the hand is highly sensitive to touch and pressure.
- The doctor examined the palmar muscle to check for any signs of injury.
- The palmar fascia is a band of connective tissue that runs along the palmar surface of the hand.
- The palmar creases are the lines that appear on the palmar surface of the hand due to repeated flexion and extension.
- The palmar aponeurosis is a fibrous layer of tissue that covers the palmar surface of the hand.