Dictionary > Greater cornu

Greater cornu

Definition
noun, plural: greater cornua
(anatomy) Any of the pair of larger horns attached to the lateral borders of the body of hyoid bone
Supplement
In humans, the greater cornua are the larger, more lateral projections from the left and right borders of the body of hyoid bone. They are in contrast to the lesser cornua, which also occur in pairs but are comparatively smaller and conical in shape. The greater cornua are derived from the third pharyngeal arches.
Also called:

  • cornu majus ossis hyoidei (Latin)

Synonym(s):

  • thyrohyal
  • greater horn

    • Compare:

    • lesser cornu

    See also:

  • hyoid bone

    • Last updated on August 27th, 2022

    You will also like...

    Greater cornu
    Greater cornu

    Definition noun, plural: greater cornua (anatomy) Any of the pair of larger horns attached to the lateral borders of the body of hyoid bone Supplement In humans, the greater cornua are the larger, more lateral projections from the left and right borders of the body of hyoid bone. They are in contrast to the lesser..

    Read More

    Disturbance on a still water
    Abiotic Factors – Water Conditions

    A still body of water may be disturbed by a variety of factors. One of them is wind. In fact, it is considered as the pr..

    Freshwater lake ecosystem
    Freshwater Producers and Consumers

    Freshwater ecosystem is comprised of four major constituents, namely elements and compounds, plants, consumers, and deco..

    Still freshwater and plants
    Still Freshwater & Plants

    Plants in lentic habitats have features not found in terrestrial plants. They acquired these features as they adapt to t..

    Still Water Community Plants
    Still Water Community Plants

    This tutorial looks at the adaptations of freshwater plants for them to thrive in still water habitats. Familiarize your..

    Pink Lotus plant on a pond
    Freshwater Lentic Communities & Animals

    This tutorial looks at some of the communities in freshwater lentic habitats. For instance, symbiosis occurs in a commun..

    Human Nervous System
    The Human Nervous System

    The nervous system is essentially a biological information highway. This tutorial gives an overview of the nervous syste..

    Related Articles...

    Greater cornu

    Greater cornu

    No related articles found

    See all Related Topics