superciliary ridge


nounAnatomy.

Origin of superciliary ridge

1
First recorded in 1725–35

Words Nearby superciliary ridge

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How to use superciliary ridge in a sentence

  • The principal projection to be removed is the superciliary ridge corresponding to the brow at the base of the forehead.

  • The superciliary ridge at the external angle of the brow extends really as much as three-quarters of an inch from the brain.

  • On the right superciliary ridge is observable an oblique furrow or depression, indicative of an injury received during life.