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prostheon

prostheon

9.9
A front point in the middle of the upper jaw bone near the front teeth
  • noun
  • /ˈprɒsθiˌɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : prostión
  • The measurement from the prostheon to the nasion is important in facial reconstruction.

Examples

  • The prostheon is crucial for facial reconstruction.

  • Researchers use the prostheon as a reference point in anthropological studies.

  • Precise identification of the prostheon is essential in craniometric analysis.

  • In anthropology, the prostheon helps define facial metrics.

  • Precise identification of the prostheon is essential in craniometric analysis.

  • Researchers use the prostheon as a reference point in anthropological studies.

  • The measurement from the prostheon to the nasion is important in facial reconstruction.

Synonyms

alveolar point
vsprostheon
  • Specialized
9.9

A point at the front middle of the upper jaw that people use as a reference for head measurements

is the specialized term for that same midline anterior point
prosthion
vsprostheon
  • Specialized
9.9

A front center point on the upper jaw bone used to measure skulls

refers to the identical midline anterior location under a different name

Surface Forms

prostheon singular
prostheons plural

Etymology

Prostheon comes from the Greek root prosthe- meaning 'in front' and the prefix pro- meaning 'before'. So, prostheon names the most forward point on the upper jaw, which is why it is used as a clear reference in skull measurements.