Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Supraorbital Torus.
Supraorbital Torus - as a noun
A ridge on the frontal bone above the eye socket
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
superciliary archsuperciliary ridgesupraorbital ridgeExample Sentences
"The supraorbital torus is a bony ridge located above the eye sockets in some primates."
"The presence of a supraorbital torus is often used to distinguish between different species of hominins."
"The supraorbital torus in Neanderthals is much more pronounced than in modern humans."
"The function of the supraorbital torus is still not fully understood."
"The size of the supraorbital torus can vary greatly among individuals within a species."
