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frontoparietal

/fruhn-toh-puh-rahy-i-tl/US // ˌfrʌn toʊ pəˈraɪ ɪ tl //

额叶,额叶区,额叶部,前顶叶

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Anatomy.

    • : of or relating to the frontal and parietal bones of the cranium.
    • : of or relating to the frontal and parietal lobes of a cerebral hemisphere.

Examples

  • A large frontoparietal fontanelle is evident between the frontoparietals.

  • A keyhole-shaped frontoparietal fontanelle is present; the fontanelle is narrow anteriorly and wide posteriorly.

  • The frontoparietal is elongate, without a pronounced anterior supraorbital process.

  • The frontoparietal is elongate, smooth, and bears a small supraorbital process on the anterior edge of the orbit.

  • The frontoparientals are sutured medially throughout their lengths; the frontoparietal fontanelle is absent.