Rima
Rima
Rima (pronounced: /ˈriːmə/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to a cleft or fissure-like opening in a body structure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'rima', meaning 'crack' or 'fissure'.
Etymology
The term 'rima' is derived from the Latin word 'rima', which means 'crack' or 'fissure'. It was first used in medical terminology in the 17th century.
Usage in Medical Terminology
In medical terminology, 'rima' is used to denote a cleft or fissure-like opening in a body structure. There are several specific uses of the term in different areas of anatomy:
- Rima glottidis: The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx.
- Rima oris: The opening of the mouth.
- Rima palpebrarum: The opening between the eyelids.
- Rima pudendi: The opening of the vulva.
Related Terms
- Fissure: A long, narrow opening or line of breakage in the skin or mucous membrane, often caused by injury or surgery.
- Cleft: A split or indentation in skin, or a gap in the upper lip or roof of the mouth, present from birth.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rima
- Wikipedia's article - Rima
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