Incisure (Noun)
Meaning
(anatomy) a notch or small hollow.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The incisure on the surface of the bone served as an attachment point for the surrounding muscles.
- The anatomist carefully examined the incisure on the skull to determine its significance in the study of human evolution.
- The surgeon made a small incision adjacent to the incisure to access the underlying tissue.
- The radiologist pointed out the incisure on the X-ray image, noting its potential relevance to the patient's symptoms.
- The incisure on the femur provided a natural anchor for the ligament, allowing for a wide range of motion in the knee joint.