ponticulus

ponticulus
A vertical ridge on the eminentia conchae giving insertion to the auricularis posterior muscle. [L. dim. of pons, bridge]
- p. hepatis SYN: pons hepatis.
- p. nasi bridge of the nose.
- p. promontorii SYN: subiculum promontorii.

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pon·tic·u·lus (pon-tikґu-ləs) pl. pontiґculi [L., dim. of pons bridge] 1. a small ridge or bridgelike structure. 2. p. auriculae.

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