saddle area
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saddle area
The portion of the buttocks, perineum, and thighs that comes in contact with the seat of the saddle when one rides a horse.
See also: saddle
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den·ture foun·da·tion a·re·a
(denchŭr fown-dāshŭn arē-ă)Portion of basal seat area that supports the complete or partial denture base under occlusal load.
Synonym(s): basal seat area, basal seat, denture-bearing area, denture-supporting area, saddle area, stress-bearing area (1) , supporting area (2) , tissue-bearing area.
Synonym(s): basal seat area, basal seat, denture-bearing area, denture-supporting area, saddle area, stress-bearing area (1) , supporting area (2) , tissue-bearing area.
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