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frontal eminence

frontal eminence

8.4
A rounded bump on the forehead above each eye
  • noun
  • /ˈfrʌntəl ˌɛmɪˈnɛns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : eminencia frontal
  • The frontal eminence is more prominent in children and tends to decrease with age.

Examples

  • Some people have a noticeable frontal eminence on one or both sides of the forehead.

  • Can you identify the frontal eminences on the skull model?

  • During the examination, the doctor noted swelling near the frontal eminence.

  • The frontal eminence is a key feature of the human skull.

  • The doctor pointed out the frontal eminence during the anatomy lecture to help students identify key skull features.

  • In a lateral view of the skull, the frontal eminence can be seen just above the eye sockets.

  • When studying human anatomy, it's important to recognize the frontal eminence as it indicates the development of the forehead.

Surface Forms

frontal eminence singular
frontal eminences plural

Morphology

frontal + eminence

The term is compositionally formed from 'frontal' (relating to the forehead/front) and 'eminence' (a raised bony projection), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a raised area on the frontal bone/forehead. This follows standard noun-compounding patterns in anatomy and similar constructions exist across languages, making the meaning predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Frontal eminence comes from words that mean the front of the head and a raised spot. The name gives a clear picture: frontal = 'forehead' and eminence = 'raised bump', so it means the rounded bump on the skull just above each eye.