kyynelkäyrän
Kyynelkäyrän is a Finnish term that translates to "tear ridge" or "lacrimal eminence" in English. It refers to a specific anatomical feature of the skull, particularly prominent in certain animal species. This bony prominence is located within the orbit of the eye, often forming part of the anterior lacrimal crest. Its primary function is related to the lacrimal apparatus, the system responsible for tear production and drainage.
In many mammals, the kyynelkäyrän serves as an attachment point for muscles involved in eye movement and
Paleontological studies have sometimes utilized the kyynelkäyrän as a diagnostic feature when identifying fossilized remains, helping