protocone

protocone
A cusp in the corner of an upper molar tooth in mammals

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  • Protocone — The protocone is a cusp of the molars of the upper dentition in hominids. It is found at the mesiolingual area of the tooth. The crests between the cusps are adaptations for slicing food during occlusion or mastication (chewing).Other cusps of… …   Wikipedia

  • protocone — The mesiolingual cusp of an upper molar tooth in a mammal. [proto + G. konos, cone] * * * pro·to·cone prōt ō .kōn n the central of the three cusps of a primitive upper molar that in higher forms is the principal anterior and internal cusp * * *… …   Medical dictionary

  • protocone — pro·to·cone …   English syllables

  • protocone — “+ˌ noun Etymology: prot + cone : the central of the three cusps of a primitive upper molar that in higher forms is the principal anterior and external cusp …   Useful english dictionary

  • Glossary of mammalian dental topography — Many different terms have been proposed for features of the tooth crown in mammals. This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it. Contents 1 Upper teeth 2 Lower teeth …   Wikipedia

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  • Tribosphénique — Schéma d une molaire tribosphénique, vue du dessus, avec les trois cuspides principales …   Wikipédia en Français

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