convex

(adjective)

curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, sphere or circle

Related Terms

Examples of convex in the following topics:

  • Anatomy of the Eye

    • This clear gelatinous mass also provides the corneal epithelium with nutrients and helps maintain the convex shape of the cornea.
    • The lens is a transparent, convex structure located behind the cornea.

  • Human Axial Skeleton

    • The thoracic and sacral curves are concave, while the cervical and lumbar curves are convex.

  • Types of Synovial Joints

    • Each bone in a saddle joint resembles a saddle, with concave and convex portions that fit together.