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The frontonasal suture (Latin: Sutura frontonasalis) is a cranial suture that is found in the human skull, connecting the frontal bone and the two nasal bones. This suture meets the internasal suture at the
The frontonasal suture (Latin: Sutura frontonasalis) is a cranial suture that is found in the human skull, connecting the frontal bone and the two nasal bones. This suture meets the internasal suture at the nasion
The nasion () is the most anterior point of the frontonasal suture that joins the nasal part of the frontal bone and the nasal bones. It marks the midpoint at the intersection of the frontonasal suture with the internasal suture joining the na ...
. It is crucial in the study of cranial development and forensic analysis.
In forensic anthropology, the frontonasal suture can be used as a landmark for skull reconstruction and to help determine the age and ancestry of unidentified remains.
In craniofacial surgery, understanding the anatomy of the frontonasal suture is crucial for procedures that involve the nasal bridge and forehead.References
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