Sutura (Noun)
Meaning
An immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The skull is composed of several bones joined by fibrous joints known as suturas.
- The coronal sutura is a fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones.
- In some instances, the sagittal sutura may not fully close until later in life.
- Craniosynostosis is a condition in which the suturas of the skull close prematurely.
- Anatomical studies of ancient fossils allow us to examine the suturas and learn more about evolution.