arcuate eminence
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Related to arcuate eminence: petrous
ar·cu·ate em·i·nence
[TA]a prominence on the anterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone indicating the position of the superior semicircular canal.
Synonym(s): eminentia arcuata [TA]
arcuate eminence
A rounded eminence on the upper surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone. See: jugum petrosum
See also: eminence
ar·cu·ate em·i·nence
(ahrkyū-ăt emi-nĕns) [TA]Prominence on anterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone indicating position of the superior semicircular canal.