Sinciput
Sinciput
Sinciput (pronounced: sin-si-put) is a term used in anatomy and obstetrics to refer to the upper half or the forward part of the skull, specifically the part above the eyes including the forehead.
Etymology
The term 'sinciput' is derived from the Latin words 'semi' meaning 'half' and 'caput' meaning 'head'.
Related Terms
- Vertex (anatomy): The topmost point of the skull.
- Occiput: The back part of the skull.
- Bregma: The point on the skull where the coronal suture and sagittal suture intersect, located approximately in the middle of the sinciput.
- Anterior fontanelle: The soft spot on a baby's head which during birth is located near the front, is part of the sinciput.
In Obstetrics
In obstetrics, the term 'sinciput' is used to refer to the part of the fetal skull that is first felt by the examining finger during vaginal examination. This is usually the part of the head that is first to descend into the pelvis in a vertex presentation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sinciput
- Wikipedia's article - Sinciput
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