sutural bone
Definition
Noun: A sutural bone is one of the small, irregular, and isolated bones occasionally found within the fibrous joints (sutures) that connect the major bones of the skull.
Usage
A sutural bone is an anatomical term. It is used to describe an accessory bone that is not always present. It is typically discussed in medical, anatomical, or anthropological contexts. - The presence of a sutural bone can sometimes complicate the identification of skull fragments in forensic anthropology. - During the examination, the radiologist noted a small sutural bone within the lambdoid suture.
Advanced Usage
- Plural Form: The plural is "sutural bones." When referring to them collectively, they are sometimes called Wormian bones, named after the physician Ole Worm.
- The skull exhibited several sutural bones along the coronal suture.
Variants and Related Words
- Wormian bone (n): A synonym for a sutural bone.
- The study cataloged the frequency of Wormian bones in the population.
Synonyms
- Wormian bone
- Intrasutural bone (less common)
Notes
- Sutural bones are considered normal anatomical variants but can sometimes be associated with certain developmental conditions. They are not present in all individuals.
Noun
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any of the tiny soft bones found in the sutures between cranial bones
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