frontoparietal

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

/ ˌfrʌn toʊ pəˈraɪ ɪ tl /

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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.

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Origin of frontoparietal

First recorded in 1870–75; fronto- + parietal

Words nearby frontoparietal

frontomalar, frontomaxillary, fronton, frontonasal, fronto-occipital, frontoparietal, frontoposterior position, frontotemporal, frontotransverse position, frontozygomatic, front-page

How to use frontoparietal in a sentence

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

Medical definitions for frontoparietal

frontoparietal

[ frŭn′tō-pə-rī′ĭ-təl ]

adj.

Relating to or characteristic of both frontal and parietal bones.