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EMINENTIA CRUCIFORMIS [1 record]

Record 1 2019-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
eminentia cruciformis
Latin
A02.1.04.028
classification system code, see observation
CONT

The cruciform eminence divides the endocranial surface of the occipital squama into four fossae. It is so named because it is cross-shaped. ... The internal occipital protuberance lies at the center of the cruciform eminence.

OBS

cruciform eminence: designation derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.028: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
eminentia cruciformis
Latin
A02.1.04.028
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Relief osseux en forme de croix avec la protubérance occipitale interne en son centre.

OBS

éminence cruciforme : désignation dérivée de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.1.04.028 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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