Derivation of The Name
Wormian bones are named for Ole Worm, Professor of Anatomy at Copenhagen, 1558–1654. He taught Latin, Greek, physics and medicine. His description of the extra-sutural bones contributed to the science of embryology.
Read more about this topic: Wormian Bones
Famous quotes containing the words the name:
“The name of the slough was Despond.”
—John Bunyan (1628–1688)