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bregma

bregma

1 9.9
The point on the top of the skull where two bones meet
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɛɡmə/
  • Specialized
: bregma
  • The electrode was lowered into the brain at the following stereotaxic coordinates for VTA: posterior to bregma 5.0-6.0 mm.
  • bregma 5.0-6.0 mm
  • lateral to bregma

Examples

  • Fibers were positioned over the brain using micromanipulator translation stages, with coordinates calibrated to bregma for each mouse.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The surgeon carefully marked the bregma on the skull to ensure precise incisions.

  • During the anatomy lesson, the teacher pointed out the location of the bregma in relation to the skull sutures.

  • To conduct the experiment, the researchers needed to identify the bregma as a reference point for their measurements.

Surface Forms

bregma singular
bregmata plural

Etymology

The word bregma comes from an old Greek word brégma that means 'top of the head' or 'crown'. So bregma is the name for the point on the skull at the very top where the main seams meet.