squamoparietal suture

squamo-parietal suture

The articulation of the squamous portion of the temporal bones with the parietal bones[MP]. The squamosal suture arches backward from the pterion and connects the temporal squama with the lower border of the parietal: this suture is continuous behind with the short, nearly horizontal parietomastoid suture, which unites the mastoid process of the temporal with the region of the mastoid angle of the parietal[WP].

Type Bone
Parent Structure cranial suture
Latin Name squamo-parietal suture
FMA ID 52946

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the squamoparietal suture?
The articulation of the squamous portion of the temporal bones with the parietal bones[MP]. The squamosal suture arches backward from the pterion and connects the temporal squama with the lower border of the parietal: this suture is continuous behind with the short, nearly horizontal parietomastoid
What is the Latin name for the squamoparietal suture?
The Latin name for the squamoparietal suture is squamo-parietal suture.

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