Definition

Noun 1. Coronal Suture: The fibrous joint connecting the parietal bone and the frontal bone of the human skull. It is one of the major sutures of the cranium.

Usage

The term 'sutura coronalis' is used in technical, anatomical contexts to precisely identify this specific cranial suture. * The sutura coronalis fuses completely in adulthood, a process known as synostosis. * In forensic anthropology, the state of the sutura coronalis can help estimate the age of skeletal remains.

Advanced Usage

• Anatomical Landmark: The sutura coronalis serves as a key landmark in neurosurgery and radiology for orienting procedures and interpreting brain scans.
• Developmental Context: Premature fusion of the sutura coronalis results in a condition called coronal craniosynostosis, which affects skull shape.

Variants and Related Words

• Coronal Suture: This is the standard English equivalent term for 'sutura coronalis'.
• Suture (n.): The general term for the type of fibrous joint found between the bones of the skull.
• Craniosynostosis (n.): The pathological premature fusion of cranial sutures, including the coronal suture.

Synonyms

• Coronal suture

Related Terms (Anatomical Context)

• Sutura sagittalis: The sagittal suture, running along the midline between the two parietal bones.
• Sutura lambdoidea: The lambdoid suture, connecting the parietal bones to the occipital bone.
• Frontal Bone: The bone forming the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.
• Parietal Bone: Either of the two bones forming the sides and roof of the cranium.

Noun

1. the suture between the parietal and frontal bones of the skull