Bregma

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Bregma is a superficial anatomical landmark.

Definition

Bregma is defined as the intersection of the Sutura coronalisSutura sagittalis

Reference values

In one study, the bregma–Nasion distance on CT was 126.6 mm ± 7.3 mm[^1].

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Bregma
Depiction of the bregma on the skull (red circle).

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