auriculare
Definition
Noun 1. A craniometric point: A specific anatomical landmark on the human skull. It is defined as the precise central point of the opening of the external acoustic meatus (the ear canal).
Usage
- The is a standard reference point used in physical anthropology and forensic science for measuring skull dimensions.
- To determine the auricular height, a measurement is taken from the to the top of the head.
Advanced Usage
- In craniometry, the is a crucial landmark for establishing the Frankfort Horizontal Plane, a standard plane of orientation for comparing skulls.
- The position of the is used in biometric identification and the reconstruction of facial features from skeletal remains.
Variants and Related Words
- Auricular (adjective): Pertaining to the ear or the sense of hearing. (e.g., ).
- Porion (noun): A closely related craniometric point defined as the uppermost point on the margin of the external acoustic meatus, often used in conjunction with .
Synonyms
- Auricular point
Notes on Meaning
This is a highly specialized anatomical and anthropological term. It has no common, everyday meaning and is not used outside of technical, scientific contexts related to the measurement and study of the human skull.
Noun
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the craniometric point at the center of the opening of the external acoustic meatus
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