A small, flat visible surface on any hard body created by function. Specifically, a facet on a tooth may indicate wear, usually on the occlusal or incisal surface of a tooth, which has been caused by wearing against an opposing tooth. The observation of facets of wear on teeth can be clues to parafunctional habits or disharmony of the occlusion of opposing teeth due to malocclusion.
A flat surface on a bone.
Distinct feature or element; anatomically, refers to a small smooth area on a bone or other surface, such as the facet joints of the vertebral column.
A small, smooth area on a bone or other hard surface.
Subcomponents of each of the factors of the Five Factor Model measured by the NEO-PI.