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Pterion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The pterion is the region where four bones of the skull - the frontal, parietal, temporal, and sphenoid - converge. It is a critical landmark in neuroanatomy due to its proximity to the middle meningeal artery.

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