Sutural
Sutural
Sutural (pronunciation: soo-tur-al) is an adjective that pertains to a suture, a joint or line of union in an immovable articulation, like those between the bones of the skull. The term is derived from the Latin word "sutura," which means "a seam or a stitch."
Etymology
The term "sutural" is derived from the Latin word "sutura," which means "a seam or a stitch." It is used in the medical field to describe anything related to a suture, particularly in the context of the joints between the bones of the skull.
Related Terms
- Suture (anatomy): A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held tightly together by fibrous tissue.
- Suture (surgery): A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
- Sutural bone: A small, irregular bone that occurs within a suture, especially those in the skull.
- Sutural ligament: A fibrous cord that connects the bones of the skull at a suture.
- Sutural growth: The process of growth in the skull that occurs at the sutures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sutural
- Wikipedia's article - Sutural
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