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Ridges

ridge

1. A (usually rough) linear elevation.

See: crest.

2. In dentistry, any linear elevation on the surface of a tooth.

3. The remainder of the alveolar process and its soft tissue covering after the teeth are removed.

Origin: A. S. Hyrcg, back, spine


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Plate tectonic activity ideas

... handle) to move the bands just to avoid dealing with electricity and water. As for the band, I would use some thick plastic if possible with some ridges of one sort or another to improve the traction on the liquid. Bubble wrap for example. I can see 2 rolling pins on some sort of legs with bands ...

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by canalon
Wed May 06, 2009 3:40 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plate tectonic activity ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 551

Re: Purpose of fingerprints

One would assume they produce better surface touch sensation - lateral movement of the ridges should pick up more than a smoother surface.

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by Darby
Sun Nov 16, 2008 1:58 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Purpose of fingerprints
Replies: 2
Views: 1190

Bird Evolution

... connection is fairly obvious. Even reptiles have a decently wide range of scale types. If you think of an early feather being a broad scale whose ridges (there's often a projection of thicker ridges from the central "rod") become actual separate projections, it's not hard to see the ...

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by Darby
Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:12 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Bird Evolution
Replies: 9
Views: 2467

The Fiber Disease

... wear rose tinted glasses. I do think, (if a consultant dermatologist thought it proper to remove the hard 'skin' in your case), he would see the ridges that I can see, and think. I do not mean going to a hospital, I mean that particular shop. All I meant was that he or she would have to look ...

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by Cilla
Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:30 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748668

The Fiber Disease

... my diet to get to this health plateau right? You know what I had last night to eat? I'm embarassed to say, but here goes: Barbecue Ruffles with ridges and a Reeses cup with 2 glasses of Merlot. Bad hyh? :cry:

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by London
Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:33 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748668
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