Definition

Noun: * A specific point on the human skull: In anatomy and craniometry, the asterion is the point where three cranial sutures (the lambdoid, occipitomastoid, and parietomastoid sutures) meet on the side of the skull.

Usage

The word "asterion" is a highly specialized anatomical term. It is used almost exclusively in medical, anthropological, and forensic contexts to describe a precise landmark on the cranium. * The surgeon carefully identified the asterion before beginning the procedure. * In the skull model, the asterion is clearly marked at the junction of the sutures.

Advanced Usage

• Craniometric landmark: The asterion is a critical point for taking measurements of the skull in scientific studies.
  • The distance from the asterion to the bregma is a standard craniometric measurement.

Variants and Related Words

• Asterionic (adj): Pertaining to the asterion.
  • The asterionic region was examined for abnormalities.

Synonyms

• Cranial point: A general term for any defined point on the skull.
• Craniometric point: A point used specifically for skull measurement.

Note: There are no direct, common synonyms for this precise anatomical term. The synonyms listed are more general categories.

Noun

1. the craniometric point at the junction of the lamboid suture and the occipitomastoid suture and the parietomastoid suture