Rima

Rima is a term used in anatomy to refer to a cleft or fissure-like opening in a body structure. The term is used in various contexts in medical and biological fields. For instance, in pulmonology, the term "rima glottidis" refers to the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx. In botany, "rima" refers to a slit or crack in the surface of a plant or seed.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "rima" is derived from the Latin word for "crack" or "fissure". It is used in various contexts in the medical and biological sciences to describe a cleft or opening in a structure.

In anatomy[edit | edit source]

In human anatomy, "rima" is used to refer to several different structures:

Rima glottidis: This is the opening between the vocal cords in the larynx. It is divided into two parts: the anterior rima glottidis, which is between the vocal cords proper, and the posterior rima glottidis, which is between the arytenoid cartilages.
Rima oris: This is the opening of the mouth.
Rima palpebrarum: This is the opening between the eyelids.
Rima pudendi: This is the opening of the vulva.

In botany[edit | edit source]

In botany, "rima" is used to refer to a slit or crack in the surface of a plant or seed. This can be a natural feature of the plant or seed, or it can be caused by damage or disease.

See also[edit | edit source]

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