Palmer

From WikiMD's Medical Encyclopedia

Revision as of 13:05, 18 March 2025 by Prab (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Palmer is a term with various meanings in different contexts. In the context of anatomy, it refers to the palm of the hand. In botany, it refers to a plant that has been affected by palmer. In geography, it is a common place name.

Anatomy[edit]

In anatomy, the term "palmer" refers to the palm of the hand. The palm is the inner aspect of the hand, which is made up of the metacarpus and the thenar and hypothenar eminences. The palmer surface of the hand is distinguished by its hairless, thick, and tough skin.

Botany[edit]

In botany, a "palmer" is a plant that has been affected by palmer. This typically refers to plants that have been affected by Palmer amaranth, a type of pigweed that is considered a significant weed problem in many areas.

Geography[edit]

"Palmer" is a common place name in many English-speaking countries. It may refer to several towns and cities in the United States, including Palmer, Alaska, Palmer, Massachusetts, and Palmer, Texas. It may also refer to Palmer Land, a portion of Antarctica.

See also[edit]

This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!
PubMed
Wikipedia
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Ad. Transform your health with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa

W8MD's happy loser(weight)

Tired of being overweight?

Special offer:

Budget GLP-1 weight loss medications

  • Semaglutide starting from $29.99/week and up with insurance for visit of $59.99 and up per week self pay.
  • Tirzepatide starting from $45.00/week and up (dose dependent) or $69.99/week and up self pay

✔ Same-week appointments, evenings & weekends

Learn more:

Advertise on WikiMD


WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Content may be inaccurate or outdated and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Verify information with trusted sources such as CDC.gov and NIH.gov. By using this site, you agree that WikiMD is not liable for any outcomes related to its content. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.