calcar

Introduction

In reference to:

• a small projection from any structure
• internal spurs or septa at the division of arteries or the confluence of veins, when branches or roots form an acute angle
• a dull spine or projection from a bone

More specific terms

• calcarine avis (calcar avis, calcarine spur, hippocampus minor, Morand spur, unguis avis, Haller unguis)

Additional terms

• osteophyte (bone spur)