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supraorbital ridge

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun supraorbital ridge has 1 sense
  1. supraorbital ridge, supraorbital torus, superciliary ridge, superciliary arch - a ridge on the frontal bone above the eye socket
    --1 is a kind of ridge

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Supraorbital Ridge

The supraorbital ridge, also known as the brow ridge or brow bone, refers to the bony prominence above the eye sockets.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: It is used as a noun to represent the anatomical feature.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Biological: In anthropology, the supraorbital ridge is believed to have served as a protective shield for the eyes in early human ancestors.
  2. Anatomy: In human anatomy, the supraorbital ridge provides attachment for certain muscles and ligaments.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The prominent supraorbital ridge in Neanderthals is thought to have been related to their robust facial features.
  2. During the examination, the doctor noticed a swelling on the supraorbital ridge of the patient's left eye.
  3. Certain primates exhibit a more pronounced supraorbital ridge than others.

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