parietal-supraoccipital

parieto-supraoccipital

Compound dermal and endochondral bone that results from the fusion of the paired dermal parietal bones and the median endochondral supraoccipital. Forms the dorso-posterior element of the dermatocranium.

Type Bone
Parent Structure endochondral bone
Latin Name parieto-supraoccipital

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parietal-supraoccipital?
Compound dermal and endochondral bone that results from the fusion of the paired dermal parietal bones and the median endochondral supraoccipital. Forms the dorso-posterior element of the dermatocranium.
What is the Latin name for the parietal-supraoccipital?
The Latin name for the parietal-supraoccipital is parieto-supraoccipital.

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