Thenal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to the palm of the hand or to the area at the base of the thumb.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor examined the thenal region of the patient's hand to determine the extent of the injury.
- A thenal crease is a small groove in the skin at the base of the thumb.
- The thenal muscles play a crucial role in grasping and opposition of the thumb.
- The therapist applied gentle pressure to the thenal area to relieve tension in the hand.
- The anatomy of the thenal region is complex due to the concentration of nerves and blood vessels.