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osso parietale

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osso parietale

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Also known as os parietale

osso della scatola cranica

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The parietal bone is a bone in the human skull that, when paired with its counterpart, forms the sides and roof of the cranium (the main part of the skull that holds the brain). It matters because it provides structural support and protection for the brain, one of the body's most vital organs.

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Instance of
membranous bone
Image
Cranium 4.jpg
Connects with
frontal bone
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Commons category
Parietal bones
NCI Thesaurus ID
C12766
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Article · Italiano

L'osso parietale è un osso del neurocranio, pari e simmetrico. È posto lateralmente e contribuisce a formare la . Si articola con il parietale contro laterale lungo il piano sagittale mediano, formando la sutura sagittale.

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