ponticulus


ponticulus

 [pon-tik´u-lus] (pl. ponti´culi) (L.) a small ridge or bridgelike structure. adj., adj pontic´ular.

pon·ti·cu·lus

(pon-tik'yū-lŭs), A vertical ridge on the eminentia conchae giving insertion to the auricularis posterior muscle. [L. dim. of pons, bridge]