WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Parietomastoid Suture

Description:

The parietomastoid suture is a cranial structure where the parietal bone and the mastoid portion of the temporal bone are joined together.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A specific anatomical junction between the parietal and mastoid bones.

Example sentence: The parietomastoid suture can be easily identified during a skull examination.

Sense 2:

Noun: A specialized seam observed in the skulls of certain animals, facilitating flexibility and movement.

Example sentence: The presence of a distinct parietomastoid suture allows for increased mobility in the jaw of some mammal species.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to the parietomastoid suture.

Example sentence: The surgeon made a precise incision along the parietomastoid suture to access the underlying structures.

Related Products:

Skull Anatomy Books

Mammal Jaw Structure Books