Parietal Flashcards
1
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Parietal Eminence
A
The large rounded eminence centered on the ectocranial surface of the parietal. It marks the centre of ossification of the bone.
2
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Sigmoid Sulcus
A
Passes the mastoid angle of the parietal, cutting a groove on the endocranial surface.
3
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Sagittal Sulcus
A
This is made when the parietals are articulated and the shallow grooves along the edge of each parietal combine along the endocranial midline.
4
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Sagittal Suture
A
This passes down the midline between the parietals.
