subsulci

/səbˈsʌlsi, suː-/

Definitions

1. noun

a small groove or sulcus on a bone, especially one for the attachment of a muscle

“The paleontologist studied the subsulci on the fossilized vertebrae to determine the animal’s posture.”

Synonyms

  • groove
  • sulcus

Antonyms

  • bulge
  • ridge