Obelion

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Obelion

The Obelion is a cranial suture located on the most superior part of the human skull, specifically at the junction of the parietal bones. It is approximately 3 cm behind the Sagittal suture.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The obelion is a point on the sagittal suture near the lambdoid suture. It is not always visible on the adult human skull, as it can be obliterated by the fusion of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures. The obelion is used as a landmark in scientific research and in the field of forensic anthropology to study skull morphology and to determine age and sex in skeletal remains.

Historical significance[edit | edit source]

In trepanation, a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull, the obelion was often the target area. This procedure was used in historical times to treat health problems related to intracranial diseases, relieve pressure from blood buildup, or for ritualistic or spiritual purposes.

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