fornix
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An arch-shaped part of the body or a building roof
- noun
- /ˈfɔrnɪks/
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fornix
- The influence of plates on convex parts of the palatal fornix and the presence of two zones with increased elastic properties of the bone tissue allows for a considerable increase in the efficiency of correcting the form of the cupula of the palate.
Examples
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The depth of the palatal fornix in the area of the sixth teeth has decreased by 3 mm.
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The fornix is an important anatomical feature in the female reproductive system, providing support and structure.
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The fornix, shaped like an arch, forms part of the roof of the mouth and supports the surrounding bones.
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Anatomists often study the fornix to understand its role in connecting various structures in the brain.
Synonyms
arch
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3.5
A curved structure that spans an opening and supports weight
is a curved roof inside body cavities, not mainly a weight-bearing span
How Curved
Surface Forms
Etymology
Fornix comes from the Latin fornix, meaning 'arch' or 'vault', and the word is used for any arch-shaped part in the body or in buildings because it looks like a curved roof or vault.