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prostheon

/ˈprɒs.θi.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈprɒs.θi.ɒn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее самую переднюю точку на срединной линии альвеолярного отростка верхней челюсти, используемую в качестве краниометрического ориентира.

A noun referring to the most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla, used as a craniometric landmark.

  1. Craniometric pointC2formalmedical

    The most anterior point in the midline on the alveolar process of the maxilla, used as a reference in craniometry.

    ruПростион

    • The prostheon is a key landmark in measuring facial height.
    • Anthropologists often locate the prostheon when studying skull morphology.
    • The distance from the nasion to the prostheon helps determine facial proportions.

    Synonymsprosthion