Parietal eminence

Parietal Eminence is a term used in anatomy to describe a prominent area on the parietal bone of the human skull. The term "eminence" is derived from the Latin word "eminere", which means "to stand out". The parietal eminence is one of the several eminences found in the human skull.

Etymology

The term "parietal" is derived from the Latin word "paries", which means "wall". This term is used in anatomy to refer to the wall of a body part or organ. The term "eminence" is derived from the Latin word "eminere", which means "to stand out". Thus, "parietal eminence" refers to a prominent area on the wall of the parietal bone.

Anatomy

The parietal bone is one of the six bones that make up the human skull. It is located on the side of the skull, behind the frontal bone and in front of the occipital bone. The parietal eminence is the most prominent part of this bone. It is located near the center of the bone, and it is the point where the bone is the most curved.

Clinical Significance

The size and shape of the parietal eminence can be used in medical examinations to assess the development of the skull in infants and children. Abnormalities in the size or shape of the parietal eminence can indicate certain medical conditions, such as craniosynostosis, a condition in which the sutures in the skull fuse prematurely.

Related Terms

• Parietal bone
• Human skull
• Craniosynostosis

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