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In anatomy, a suture is a fairly rigid joint between two or more hard elements of an organism, with or without significant overlap of the elements. [ 1 ] Sutures are found in the skeletons or exoskeletons of a wide range of animals, in both invertebrates and vertebrates .
Base of the skull. Upper surface. (Sphenoethmoidal suture is not labeled, ... The sphenoethmoidal suture is the cranial suture between the sphenoid bone and the ...
The sagittal suture, also known as the interparietal suture and the sutura interparietalis, [citation needed] is a dense, fibrous connective tissue joint between the two parietal bones of the skull. The term is derived from the Latin word sagitta , meaning arrow .
Side view of the skull. (Sphenozygomatic suture visible at center, between sphenoid bone , which is colored yellow in the diagram, and the zygomatic bone , which is colored in white.). The skull from the side.
Pages in category "Cranial sutures" The following 15 pages are in this category, out of 15 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
A surgical suture, also known as a stitch or stitches, is a medical device used to hold body tissues together and approximate wound edges after an injury or surgery. Application generally involves using a needle with an attached length of thread. There are numerous types of suture which differ by needle shape and size as well as thread material ...
The coronal suture is a dense, ... Side view of the skull. ('Coronal suture' indicated by the arrow.) Superior view of anterior part of the skull. Coronal suture runs ...
A fasciculation, or muscle twitch, is a spontaneous, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation, involving fine muscle fibers. [1] They are common, with as many as 70% of people experiencing them. [1] They can be benign, or associated with more serious conditions. [1]