Parietal

Parietal refers to the anatomical term of location that points towards the wall of a body cavity. The term is derived from the Latin word "paries", which means "wall". The term is used in various contexts in biology and medicine.

Anatomy

In human anatomy, the term "parietal" is used to refer to several structures:

• Parietal bone: One of the two bones that form the sides and roof of the cranium.
• Parietal lobe: One of the four major lobes of the brain, responsible for processing sensory information.
• Parietal peritoneum: The layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.
• Parietal pleura: The outer layer of the pleura, lining the inside of the chest wall.
• Parietal cell: A type of cell found in the stomach that secretes hydrochloric acid.

Biology

In botany, the term "parietal" is used to describe the location of certain structures:

• Parietal placentation: A type of placentation where the ovules are attached to the walls of the ovary.
• Parietal cell: A type of cell found in the stomach that secretes hydrochloric acid.

See also

• Anatomical terms of location
• Parietal eye
• Parietal scales

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