Anatomy Explorer
Lambda
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Jan 23rd, 2026
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The lambda is the junction of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures portions of the skull. It differentiates how the anterior and posterior fontanelle portions of the infant skull will be positioned.
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