单词 | preglenoid |
释义 | > as lemmaspreglenoid preglenoid adj. and n. Brit. /(ˌ)priːˈɡliːnɔɪd/ , U.S. /ˌpriˈɡlɛˌnɔɪd/ , /ˌpriˈɡliˌnɔɪd/ Anatomy and Zoology (a) adj. situated in front of the glenoid cavity (mandibular fossa) of the temporal bone; spec. relating to or designating a process of the temporal bone; (b) n. the preglenoid process of the temporal bone (rare).ΚΠ 1883 Proc. Amer. Philos. Soc. 1882–3 20 193 The fragments of the supposed second individual include two large glenoid cavities with strong preglenoid crests. 1890 Cent. Dict. Preglenoid,... A preglenoid formation. In some animals, as badgers, both pre- and postglenoid processes of the temporal bone are so highly developed that the lower jaw is locked in its socket. 1994 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) B. 344 162 Moderately well developed preglenoid process for the attachment of the adductores mandibulae. 2004 W. H. Kimbel et al. Skull of Australopithecus Afarensis v. 148 The line denoting the anterior attachment of the articular synovial capsule is clear and does not extend onto the preglenoid plane. < as lemmas |
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