supraorbital ridge

/ˈsuprəˌɔrbədl rɪdʒ/
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Other forms: supraorbital ridges

Definitions of supraorbital ridge
  1. noun
    a ridge on the frontal bone above the eye socket
    synonyms: superciliary arch, superciliary ridge, supraorbital torus
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    type of:
    ridge
    any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
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