Thenar (Noun)
Meaning 1
The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 2
The fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- She injured her thenar after falling on her outstretched hand during a bike accident.
- The masseuse focused on rubbing the thenar area to release the tension in his palm.
- As a piano player, he found that stretching his thenar regularly helped to prevent hand strain.
- After repetitive use of her phone, her thenar started to feel tender and swollen.
- During hand therapy, the therapist paid close attention to the patient's thenar, ensuring proper range of motion and healing.