Definition

1. Noun:
   • (Anatomy) A horn-like structure: A "cornu" is any anatomical structure that resembles a horn in its shape. This term is used specifically in anatomical contexts to describe parts of the body that project in a curved, pointed manner.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The cornu of the hyoid bone is a small, horn-shaped projection.
  • The lateral cornu of the thyroid cartilage is an important landmark for surgeons.

Advanced Usage

• "Cornu" is a specialized anatomical term. It is often used in its Latin plural form, "cornua", when referring to multiple such structures.
  • The uterine tubes open near the cornua of the uterus.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornual (adj): Relating to or resembling a cornu.
  • The cornual region of the organ was examined.
• Cornua (n, plural): The plural form of "cornu".
  • The sacrum has several cornua.

Synonyms

• Horn: A general term for a pointed projection. (Note: "Cornu" is the specific anatomical term, while "horn" is more general and can refer to animal anatomy or non-anatomical objects.)
• Process: A general anatomical term for a projection or outgrowth from a body part. (Note: This is a broader category that includes various shapes, not exclusively horn-shaped ones.)

Related Phrases

• Cornu ammonis: (Latin for "horn of Ammon") An older term for a part of the hippocampus in the brain, reflecting its curved shape.
  • The cornu ammonis is a major component of the hippocampal formation.

Noun

1. (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape