The eminentia conchae is crossed by a vertical ridge, the ponticulus, which gives attachment to the Auricularis posterior muscle. ...
A vertical ridge on the eminentia conchae giving insertion to the auricularis posterior muscle. ... Origin: L. Dim. Of pons, bridge ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pon-tik´u-lәs) pl. ponti´culi a small ridge or bridgelike structure. adj., pontic´ular., adj.
Type: Term Pronunciation: pon-tik′yū-lŭs Definitions: 1. A vertical ridge on the eminentia conchae giving insertion to the auricularis posterior muscle.