Eminence

Eminence is a term used in anatomy to refer to a part of the body that is raised or protrudes above the surface. This term is often used to describe certain structures in the human body, such as the hip bone or the thumb.

Definition

In anatomy, an eminence is a high, elevated, or protruding part of the body. It is often used to describe a part of a bone or muscle that is raised or protrudes above the surface. For example, the hip bone has a part called the greater trochanter, which is an eminence. Similarly, the thumb has a part called the thenar eminence, which is a raised, fleshy part at the base of the thumb.

Examples

There are several examples of eminences in the human body. Some of these include:

• Thenar Eminence: This is a group of muscles in the palm of the human hand at the base of the thumb. The thenar eminence is responsible for the movements of the thumb.

• Hypothenar Eminence: This is a group of three muscles of the palm that control the movement of the little finger.

• Greater Trochanter: This is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system. It is situated at the junction of the neck and the body of the femur.

• Medial Eminence: This is a rounded eminence that forms the medial boundary of the sulcus terminalis of the heart.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Musculoskeletal system
• Skeletal system
• Muscular system

References

Eminence Resources
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