[TA] a crest or ridge on the occlusal surface of a tooth formed by the union of two triangular crests. Synonym(s): transverse ridge [TA], transverse crest (2)
cris·ta trans·ver·sa·lis
(kristă tranzvĕr-sālis) [TA] Crest or ridge on occlusal surface of a tooth formed by union of two triangular crests. Synonym(s): transverse ridge [TA] .