coronal suture: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “coronal suture” mean?
The fibrous joint between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones of the skull, running from ear to ear across the crown of the head.
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Meaning and Definition
The fibrous joint between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones of the skull, running from ear to ear across the crown of the head.
In anatomy, it is one of the major sutures of the human skull, a synarthrosis (immovable joint) that is often used as a key anatomical landmark.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or meaning. Spelling remains identical.
Connotations
Purely technical and anatomical in both varieties.
Frequency
Extremely rare outside medical/anatomical contexts in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “coronal suture” in a Sentence
The coronal suture separates X from Y.X is located along the coronal suture.Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used exclusively in anatomy, biology, and anthropology textbooks and research.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
Core term in human anatomy, osteology, craniofacial surgery, and forensic anthropology.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coronal suture”
Neutral
Weak
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Common Mistakes When Using “coronal suture”
- Pronouncing 'suture' as /ˈsʌtʃə/ instead of /ˈsuːtʃə/.
- Using it as a general term for any seam.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In adults, it is fused and immovable (a synarthrosis). In infants, it is flexible to allow for skull growth and childbirth.
It refers to the coronal plane of the body, an imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections. The suture lies in this plane.
In most adults, it is completely fused and ossified, making it difficult to feel as a distinct groove. You may feel a slight ridge along its path.
The coronal suture runs from ear to ear (transversely), separating the frontal bone from the parietals. The sagittal suture runs from front to back (longitudinally) along the midline, joining the two parietal bones.
The fibrous joint between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones of the skull, running from ear to ear across the crown of the head.
Coronal suture is usually technical/medical in register.
Coronal suture: in British English it is pronounced /kəˈrəʊnəl ˈsuːtʃə/, and in American English it is pronounced /kəˈroʊnəl ˈsuːtʃɚ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a royal CORONA (crown) sitting on the SUTURE that runs like a headband from ear to ear.
Conceptual Metaphor
The skull is a puzzle; the sutures are its seams.
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'coronal suture' primarily used?