prosthion
/ˈprɑsθiˌɑn/
noun
- The most forward point of the upper jawbone, located between the upper front teeth, used as a reference point in skull measurement and dentistry.
- The prosthion is a key landmark in craniofacial studies.
- The anthropologist measured the distance from the prosthion to the nasion.
- In dental imaging, the prosthion helps align the patient's bite.