Lambdoid
Lambdoid
Lambdoid (pronunciation: /ˈlæmbdaɪd/) is a term used in anatomy to describe anything that is shaped like the Greek letter lambda (Λ). The term is most commonly used in reference to the lambdoid suture, a type of cranial suture found in the human skull.
Etymology
The term "lambdoid" is derived from the Greek letter lambda (Λ), due to the similarity in shape between the letter and the suture. The suffix "-oid" is derived from the Greek "-oeides", meaning "resembling" or "like".
Related Terms
- Lambdoid suture: A type of cranial suture that separates the occipital bone from the two parietal bones in the human skull.
- Lambda (anatomy): The point on the human skull where the lambdoid suture meets the sagittal suture.
- Cranial sutures: The fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull.
- Occipital bone: The trapezoidal-shaped bone found at the lower-back area of the cranium.
- Parietal bones: The two bones located on each side of the skull just behind the frontal bone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lambdoid
- Wikipedia's article - Lambdoid
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