mastoid process en · NOUN
Meanings
- The conical, nipplelike projection of the petrous part of the temporal bone, that is situated behind the ear in humans and many other vertebrates, and serves as a site of muscle attachment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mastoid processes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
mastoid bone · mastoid · processus mastoideus · temporal apophysis
Translations (5)
pl wyrostek sutkowaty (projection of the temporal bone) · fi kartiolisäke (projection of the temporal bone) · ca apòfisi mastoide (projection of the temporal bone) · hu csecsnyúlvány (projection of the temporal bone) · es apófisis mastoides (projection of the temporal bone)