parietal bone

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Noun parietal bone has 1 sense

parietal bone - either of two skull bones between the frontal and occipital bones and forming the top and sides of the cranium
--₁ is a kind of membrane bone
--₁ is a part of cranium, braincase, brainpan
--₁ has part: entomion; sphenion

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Parietal Bone

Description

The parietal bone is a thick, curved bone that forms the roof and sides of the skull, protecting the brain. It is situated on each side of the head above the temporal bone and below the frontal bone.

Senses and Usages

Anatomy: Refers to either of the two bones forming the sides and roof of the cranium; the parietal bones.
Medical: Can also refer to a specific condition or pathology related to the parietal bone.

Examples

The parietal bone is part of the skull's structure.
Severe trauma to the head resulted in a fracture of the right parietal bone.
A tumor was discovered on the parietal bone during a routine medical examination.

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