Ponticulus
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The ponticulus is a vertical ridge that crosses the eminentia conchae, which gives attachment to the auricularis posterior muscle.
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| Latin | p. auriculae |
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Some researchers suggest it is a remnant of a protective bony canal found in lower primates.[1]
