internasal suture
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Definition
- Noun:
- The suture between the two nasal bones: The "internasal suture" is the anatomical term for the fibrous joint connecting the two nasal bones along the midline of the nose.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The internasal suture is a key landmark in craniofacial anatomy.
- A fracture along the internasal suture can alter the shape of the nasal bridge.
Advanced Usage
- Anatomical context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical, anatomical, and anthropological descriptions.
- The study examined the fusion timing of the internasal suture in different populations.
Variants and Related Words
- Suture (n): A type of immovable joint found between bones of the skull.
- Nasal bone (n): Either of two small oblong bones that form the bridge of the nose.
Synonyms
- Internasal articulation: A less common synonym for the same anatomical structure.
Noun
- the suture between the two nasal bones