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   pterion
   [n] - the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle
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   pterion
   A craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle, at the junction of the greater wing of the sphenoid, the squamous temporal, the frontal, and the parietal bones; it intersects the course of the anterior division of the middle meningeal artery. ... Origin: G. Pteron, wing ... (05 Mar 20...
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   pterion
   noun the craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle
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   Pterion
   The pterion is the point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture. ==Location== It is situated about 3 cm. behind, and a little above the level of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone. It marks the junction between four bones: ==Clinical significance== The pterion is ...
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   Pterion
   The pterion is the segment of suture which connects each greater wing of the sphenoid bone to the lower edge of the parietal bone on the side of the skull at the temple.
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   pterion
   Type: Term Pronunciation: tē′rē-on Definitions: 1. A craniometric point in the region of the sphenoid fontanelle, at the junction of the greater wing of the sphenoid, the squamous temporal, the frontal, and the parietal bones; it intersects the course of the anterior division of the ...
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   pterion
   Greek pteron = wing; hence, the region where the tip of the greater wing of the sphenoid meets or is close to the parietal, separating the frontal from the squamous temporal; alternatively the region where these 4 bones meet.
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   pterion
   1) Craniometric point
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