Arcuate fiber
arcuate fiber
arcuate fiber n.
any of the nervous or tendinous fibers forming an arch between parts, such as those connecting adjacent gyri in the cerebral cortex.
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- Arcuate nuclei
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arcuate zone arcuate zone n. the inner third of the basilar membrane of the cochlear duct, from the tympanic lip of the osseous spiral lamina to the outer pillar cell of the spiral organ . also called zona tecta.
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the state of being bent or curved. the use of arches in building. a system or grouping of arches. noun the use of arches or vaults in buildings an arrangement of arches arcuation ar·cu·a·tion (är’kyōō-ā’shən) n. a curvature.