arcuate eminence


ar·cu·ate em·i·nence

[TA] a prominence on the anterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone indicating the position of the superior semicircular canal. Synonym(s): eminentia arcuata [TA]

arcuate eminence

A rounded eminence on the upper surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone. See: jugum petrosumSee also: eminence

ar·cu·ate em·i·nence

(ahrkyū-ăt emi-nĕns) [TA] Prominence on anterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone indicating position of the superior semicircular canal.