frontoparietal

[ fruhn-toh-puh-rahy-i-tl ]

/ ˌfrʌn toʊ pəˈraɪ ɪ tl /

Save This Word!

adjective Anatomy.

of or relating to the frontal and parietal bones of the cranium.

of or relating to the frontal and parietal lobes of a cerebral hemisphere.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

Origin of frontoparietal

First recorded in 1870–75; fronto- + parietal

A large frontoparietal fontanelle is evident between the frontoparietals.
Systematic Status of a South American Frog, Allophryne ruthveni Gaige|John D. Lynch
A keyhole-shaped frontoparietal fontanelle is present; the fontanelle is narrow anteriorly and wide posteriorly.
The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America|Juan R. Len
The frontoparietal is elongate, without a pronounced anterior supraorbital process.
The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America|Juan R. Len
The frontoparietal is elongate, smooth, and bears a small supraorbital process on the anterior edge of the orbit.
The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America|Juan R. Len

The frontoparientals are sutured medially throughout their lengths; the frontoparietal fontanelle is absent.
The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America|Juan R. Len