Cranial SuturesThis is a featured page

A suture is a type of fibrous joint which only occurs in the skull (or "cranium"). They are bound together by Sharpey's fibres. A tiny amount of movement is permitted at sutures, which contributes to the compliance and elasticity of the skull.
Cranial Landmarks
List of cranial sutures

* Primarily visible from the side

* Primarily visible from front or above

* Primarily visible from below or inside


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