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Supraorbital Torus (Noun)

Meaning

A ridge on the frontal bone above the eye socket.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The fossil record shows that early humans had a more pronounced supraorbital torus, which is a characteristic of our ancient ancestors.
  • The professor pointed to the supraorbital torus on the skull model, explaining its significance in the evolution of the human species.
  • Anthropologists have long been fascinated by the supraorbital torus, a distinctive feature that can provide clues about human migration patterns.
  • The forensic expert carefully examined the supraorbital torus on the skull, using it to help determine the subject's age and ancestry.
  • In the anatomy lab, students learned to identify the supraorbital torus as a key landmark on the frontal bone, just above the eye socket.

Synonyms

  • Superciliary Ridge
  • Superciliary Arch
  • Supraorbital Ridge

Hypernyms

  • Ridge
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