Parietal

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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.

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