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Latest revision as of 13:05, 18 March 2025
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[edit]
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[edit]
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.
