Crest

(kresf) \_crista, a crest]. A ridge or linear prominence, especially of bone. C, Frontal, a ridge along the middle line of the internal surface of the frontal bone. C. of Ilium, the thickened and expanded upper border of the ilium. C, Lacrymal, a vertical ridge dividing the external surface of the lacrymal bone into two parts. C, Nasal, a crest on the internal border of the nasal bone and forming part of the septum of the nose. C, Occipital, a vertical ridge on the external surface of the occipital bone extending from the occipital protuberance to the foramen magnum. C. of Pubes, a crest extending from the spine to the inner extremity of the pubes. C. of Tibia, the prominent border or ridge on the front of the tibia; the shin. C, Turbinated, a prominent horizontal ridge on the internal surface of the palate bone. 214