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parietal bone
This term is a specialized anatomical designation used primarily in medical, biological, and forensic contexts. It describes the large, curved plates of the skull that meet at the sagittal suture, providing structural integrity to the cranium.
Because it refers to a specific pair of bones, it is typically used in the singular when discussing one side of the skull or in the plural when referring to the overall structure of the cranial roof. It is rarely used in casual conversation outside of clinical or academic settings.
Meanings
Examples
The parietal bone forms the bulk of the cranial vault.
Look closely at the sagittal suture where the two parietal bones meet.
The CT scan shows a linear fracture across the right parietal bone.
I wonder if this skull fragment belongs to the parietal bone or the frontal bone.
The surgeon carefully removed a small piece of the parietal bone to access the brain.
The parietal bone is situated between the frontal and occipital bones.
Wait, is that a depression in the left parietal bone?
Ancient trepanation often involved drilling holes into the parietal bone.