Coronoid Process (Noun)
Meaning
A sharp triangular process projecting from a bone.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The coronoid process is a sharp triangular projection from the ramus of the mandible that serves as the attachment point for the temporalis muscle.
- The coronoid process of the ulna is a thin, triangular eminence that projects from the anterior surface of the bone.
- In anatomy, the coronoid process is a distinctive feature of the ulna, a long bone in the forearm.
- The coronoid process of the mandible is a bony projection that forms the anterior boundary of the mandibular notch.
- The ulna's coronoid process is a sharp, triangular structure that articulates with the humerus and provides attachment for the brachialis muscle.