Cusp (anatomy)
| Cusp | |
|---|---|
The teeth of the right side of the mouth, shown contacting the teeth in the opposing jaw with their cusp tips | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | cuspis dentis |
| TA98 | A05.1.03.010 |
| TA2 | 925 |
| FMA | 56481 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
A cusp is a pointed, projecting, or elevated feature. In animals, it is usually used to refer to raised points on the crowns of teeth. The concept is also used with regard to the leaflets of the four heart valves. The mitral valve, which has two cusps, is also known as the bicuspid valve, and the tricuspid valve has three cusps.