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incisura

incisura

1 9.9
A small notch on the edge of a bone or organ
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈsɪʒərə/
  • Specialized
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  • The superior temporal incisura is an important surgical landmark in brain anatomy.

Examples

  • Surgeons must take care to avoid the mental incisura during mandibular procedures.

  • The cardiac incisura can be seen as a small notch at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach.

  • The incisura on the bone was clearly visible.

  • Can you identify the incisurae in the diagram?

  • The surgeon pointed out the incisura on the patient's rib during the procedure.

  • The incisura in the bone provided space for the tendon to pass through.

  • Anatomists study the incisura of various organs to understand their structure.

Synonyms

incisure
vsincisura
  • Specialized
9.9

A small notch in the edge of a bone or organ

is a small broader hollow at the margin rather than a sharp slit

Surface Forms

incisura singular
incisurae plural

Etymology

Incisura comes from the Latin root incis- and the verb incidere, both meaning 'to cut', and is like the English words incision and incisor. So an incisura is a small 'cut' or notch in the edge of a bone or organ, which helps you remember its meaning.