Vertex

Vertex (Medicine)

The Vertex (pronounced: /ˈvɜːrtɛks/) is a term used in anatomy and medicine to refer to the highest point on the skull, which corresponds to the crown of the head. The term is derived from the Latin word 'vertex', which means 'highest point'.

Etymology

The term 'Vertex' is derived from the Latin word 'vertex' which means 'highest point' or 'top'. It was first used in the medical context in the 16th century.

Related Terms

• Cranium: The upper part of the skull, which houses the brain.
• Parietal bone: One of the two bones that form the sides and roof of the cranium.
• Occipital bone: The bone that forms the back and base of the skull, and through which the spinal cord passes.
• Sagittal suture: The suture uniting the two parietal bones.
• Coronal suture: The suture uniting the frontal bone and parietal bones.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Skull
• Cranium
• Sagittal suture
• Coronal suture

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vertex
• Wikipedia's article - Vertex

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