noun
top of the head; vertex; parietal
Anatomical term for the crown or top of the head. Cross-referenced with 頭頂 (とうちょう), which is more common in everyday language.
See also: 頭頂
顱頂部の骨は頭蓋骨の一部です。
The bones of the vertex are part of the skull.
この解剖図では顱頂がはっきり示されている。
The vertex is clearly shown in this anatomical diagram.