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osteocommata


Meanings
  • Bony plates or knobs on the skull, particularly those on the sagittal and nuchal bones.


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osteosarcoma , osteosarcomas , osteosarcomata
Etymology
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From the Greek words 'osteon' (bone) and 'komma' (little piece).


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  1. The human skull contains approximately 22 bones, including the bones with osteocommata.

  2. Osteocommata are also found in some non-human primates and other mammals.


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  1. cranial bones: The bones that make up the skull, including the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

  2. sagittal bone: A midline bone in the skull that forms the roof and lateral walls of the cranial cavity.

  3. nuchal bone: A flat bone in the posterior part of the skull that forms the occipital bone.


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In anatomy, osteocommata are important structures that help protect the brain and attach various muscles. They are often studied in the field of craniofacial biology.

How to Memorize "osteocommata"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a skull and visualize the bony plates or knobs on the sagittal and nuchal bones.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'osteocommata' with the idea of protective bony structures on the skull.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek roots 'osteon' (bone) and 'komma' (little piece) to help remember the meaning of 'osteocommata'.


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