Interparietal Suture (Noun)
Meaning
The suture uniting the two parietal bones.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The interparietal suture is the fibrous joint that connects the two parietal bones of the skull.
- In humans, the interparietal suture typically fuses by adulthood, but in some cases, it may remain open.
- The interparietal suture is an important landmark in neurosurgical procedures involving the parietal lobe.
- Anatomical studies have shown variations in the interparietal suture among different populations and age groups.
- During fetal development, the interparietal suture forms when the two parietal bone plates merge to create the skull roof.