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The prominence of the facial canal (prominentia canalis facialis; prominence of aqueduct of Fallopius) indicates the position of the bony canal in which the facial nerve is contained; this canal traverses the labyrinthic wall of the tympanic cavity above the fenestra vestibuli, and behind that opening curves nearly vertically downward along the mastoid wall.
X. The Organs of the Senses and the Common Integument. 1d. 2. The Middle Ear or Tympanic Cavity 1918
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Nihilominus, licet qubdad latera, fupplente alte - ro Oculo, quod vnico prominentia nafi abfcondit; &: iu - uante dicia promincntia.
Optica philosophia experimentis et ratione a fundamentis constituta, Nicolai ... Nicola Zucchi 1656
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biocon commented on the word prominentia
Prominentia is an anatomical term meaning prominence (Terminologia Anatomica — International Anatomical Terminology (1998: 58, 149, 152).
June 28, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia
Mollusque: When you have time, would you inform me of the earliest reference that you can find for the anatomical terms prominentia and protuberantia?
I would be most grateful if you could fulfill my request.
Protuberantia is included in the names of four anatomical structures and prominentia is employed in the names of six anatomical structures.
Thanks Mollusque.
September 10, 2011
mollusque commented on the word prominentia
Hi biocon, I've tracked down anatomical uses of prominentia and protuberantia as early as 1625 in this Latin text. In English texts, the words diverge, with terms based on protuberantia much earlier than those based on prominentia: "protuberantia ossea longitudinalis" in 1698, versus "prominentia frontalis" in 1839.
September 11, 2011
biocon commented on the word prominentia
Thank you so much mollusque. You are so solicitous in responding to my requests. I am grateful.
September 11, 2011