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Ridge (Medicine)
Ridge (pronounced: /rɪdʒ/) in the context of medicine, refers to a long, narrow elevation on a bodily surface, often a bone or a part of a bone. It is also used to describe similar formations in organs and tissues.
Etymology
The term 'ridge' originates from the Old English 'hrycg', which means 'back of a man or beast'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a long, narrow elevation.
Related Terms
- Crest: In anatomy, a crest is often used interchangeably with ridge to describe a raised or prominent part of a bone.
- Torus: A torus is a bony elevation or protuberance that is larger and more rounded than a ridge.
- Tubercle: A tubercle is a small, rounded prominence on a bone, similar to a ridge but usually smaller.
- Spine: In anatomy, a spine is a sharp, pointed process on a bone, similar to a ridge but more pointed.
- Process: A process is any prominent projection on a bone, which includes ridges, spines, and tubercles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ridge
- Wikipedia's article - Ridge
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