The suprameatal spine is a small bony protrusion located in the human skull, specifically above the opening of the external auditory meatus. This anatomical feature possesses several synonyms, which can be used interchangeably to refer to the same structure. Synonyms for the suprameatal spine include the suprameatal crest, suprameatal ridge, and suprameatic spine. These terms help describe the prominence and location of this bony structure within the temporal bone. Whether referred to as the suprameatal spine, ridge, crest, or suprameatic spine, all these synonyms serve to accurately identify and describe the same critical feature of the human skull.