Wormian bones

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf anatomical variation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs intrasutural bones
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Down_syndrome
gptkb:rickets
hypothyroidism
osteogenesis imperfecta
pycnodysostosis
cleidocranial dysostosis
gptkbp:composition bone tissue
gptkbp:diagnosticSignificance may indicate underlying pathology
gptkbp:foundIn human remains
other mammals
gptkbp:frequency more common in children
less common in adults
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wormian bones
gptkbp:lessCommonLocation gptkb:coronal_suture
sagittal suture
fontanelles
gptkbp:location lambdoid suture
cranial sutures
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Ole_Worm
gptkbp:number variable
gptkbp:radiologicalAppearance small, irregular bones within sutures
gptkbp:significance may be normal variant
may be sign of disease
gptkbp:size variable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ole_Worm
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7