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pterion [′ter·ē‚än] (anthropology) The region surrounding the sphenoparietal suture where the frontal bone, parietal bone, squama temporalis, and greater wing of the sphenoid bone come together most closely. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Physical examination revealed that approximately 2 cm of the nail (the flathead end) protruded from the right temporal area just posterior to the pterion. |
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