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prosthion

prosthion

9.9
A front center point on the upper jaw bone used to measure skulls
  • noun
  • /ˈprɒsθiən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : prosthion
  • The researchers measured the distance from the nasion to the prosthion to gather data for their craniometric study.
  • nasion to prosthion

Examples

  • To ensure accuracy, the team marked the prosthion during the anatomical survey of the skull.

  • In craniometry, the prosthion serves as a crucial reference point for determining facial proportions.

  • The distance between the nasion and prosthion was analyzed statistically using SPSS software.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Two regression equations for the determination of the age of the fetus from (1) nasion to prosthion width have been established, and standard errors of estimate calculated as in Table II.

    Academic text (2007)

  • The present study has been undertaken to establish suitable regression equations for age determination from bizygomatic width and nasion to prosthion distance of the fetus of Haryana.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Facial dimensions, viz. bizygomatic width and nasion to prosthion distance, were measured by Vernier caliper (having a resolution of 0.02, instrument private Ltd., New Delhi).

    Academic text (2007)

Synonyms

prostheon
vsprosthion
  • Specialized
9.9

A front point in the middle of the upper jaw bone near the front teeth

is the same point but differs in form or spelling
alveolar point
vsprosthion
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the specific craniometric term for that central anterior reference point

Surface Forms

prosthion singular
prosthions plural

Etymology

Prosthion comes from Greek and uses the part pro- meaning 'in front', so it names the front-most point of the upper jaw used as a clear measurement marker.