infratemporal crest en · NOUN
Meanings
- A transverse ridge on the outer surface of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone that divides it into a superior portion that contributes to the formation of the temporal fossa and an inferior portion that contributes to the formation of the infratemporal fossa.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| infratemporal crests | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 顳下嵴 /颞下嵴 (ridge on the sphenoid bone)