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protuberance /pro·tu·ber·ance/ (-too´ber-ans) a projecting part, or prominence.
mental protuberance a triangular prominence on the anterior surface of the body of the mandible, on or near the median line.
protuberance [-t(y)o̅o̅′bərəns] Etymology: L, pro + tuberare, to swell an anatomic landmark that appears as a blunt projection, eminence, or swelling, such as the chin, buttock, or bulge of the frontal bone above the eyebrow. protuberance [pro-too´ber-ans] a projecting part, or prominence.
protuberance a projecting part, or prominence. external occipital protuberance on the occipital surface of the occipital bone, above the foramen magnum. The ligamentum nuchae is attached to it. intercornual protuberance the prominence between the horns of cows. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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