lumbrical

Meanings

• noun

  A muscle in the hand, one of the four muscles that form the thenar eminence.

• adjective

  Relating to or resembling a lumbrical muscle.

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Variants

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lumbar , lumbar puncture , lumbar punctures

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Etymology

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From Latin lumbricus 'earthworm' + -icalis -ical

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Trivia

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1. The lumbrical muscles allow for fine movements of the fingers.

2. In medical conditions, such as Dupuytren's contracture, the lumbrical muscles can become contracted and limit finger mobility.

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Related Concepts

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1. thenar eminence: The prominence on the palm of the hand formed by the thenar muscles.

2. lumbricid: A member of the class Lumbricida, earthworms.

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   - Visualize the shape and location of the lumbrical muscle in the hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the hand and the muscles that help with grasping and movement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'lumbrical' and the word 'hand' to remember its meaning.

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