Exocanthion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exocanthion is a noun meaning (Cephalometric analysis) A cephalometric landmark representing the lateral canthus as a single point.
Meaning
(Cephalometric analysis) A cephalometric landmark representing the lateral canthus as a single point.
Example Sentences
For this study, 20 orbital regions of 10 volunteers were measured by direct anthropometry using a digital caliper and by indirect anthropometry (computerized photogrammetry) using standardized digital photographs. Lines, points, and distances were defined based on the position of the anthropometric landmarks endocanthion and exocanthion and then used to calculate the brow position index (BPI).
Word Forms
- exocanthions
Synonyms for exocanthion
Depending on context, synonyms include ectocanthion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endocanthion, ectoconchion, cantholysis, canthotomy, epicanthoplasty, canthopexy.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.