Sphenofrontal suture
Sphenofrontal suture is a cranial suture that is found at the junction of the sphenoid bone and the frontal bone in the human skull.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "sphenofrontal" is derived from the Greek words "sphen", meaning wedge, and "frontal", referring to the forehead. The term "suture" comes from the Latin "sutura", meaning seam.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The sphenofrontal suture is located at the junction of the sphenoid bone and the frontal bone. It is one of the many sutures that make up the complex structure of the human skull. The sphenoid bone is a butterfly-shaped bone that is located at the base of the skull, in front of the temporal bone and basilar part of the occipital bone. The frontal bone is a bone that makes up the forehead and also extends to form the upper orbit of the eye.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The sphenofrontal suture, like other cranial sutures, can be used as landmarks in neurosurgery and radiology. They can also be used to determine age in forensic investigations, as the sutures fuse with age. In some cases, premature fusion of the sphenofrontal suture can lead to craniosynostosis, a condition where the skull bones fuse prematurely, leading to abnormal skull growth.
Related Terms[edit | edit source]
- Cranial suture: A fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull.
- Sphenoid bone: A butterfly-shaped bone located at the base of the skull.
- Frontal bone: A bone that forms the forehead and the upper orbit of the eye.
- Craniosynostosis: A condition where the skull bones fuse prematurely, leading to abnormal skull growth.
| Sphenofrontal suture Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
