obelion
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A point on the middle of the skull near the back where two bone lines meet
- noun
- /ˈoʊbəlɪən/
- Specialized
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obelión
- The obelion is located at the junction of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures.
Examples
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The obelion serves as an important landmark in studies of human skull anatomy.
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Can you identify the obelion on this skull diagram?
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In forensic anthropology, the obelion may provide clues about population differences.
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Researchers measured the distance from the obelion to other cranial points.
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In forensic anthropology, the obelion may provide clues about population differences.
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Researchers measured the distance from the obelion to other cranial points.
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The obelion serves as an important landmark in studies of human skull anatomy.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Obelion comes from the Greek root obel- meaning 'point', the same root as obelisk, a tall pointed stone. So obelion is a small 'point' on the top-back of the skull that scientists use as a clear place to measure.
