Vertex

The vertex belongs to the bone structure. It is the point that determines height.

The vertex is the highest point of the head.
In humans, the vertex is formed by four skull bones: the frontal, the two parietal and the occipital.
More information:

Anatomy of the human body by Gray, Henry, 1825-1861; Lewis, Warren Harmon, 1870_p186

Nouvelle anatomie artístiques du corps humain. Volume II cours supérieur. Morfologie. La Femme. Richer, Paul MarieLouis Pierre, 1849-1933._p 15

Nouvelle anatomie artístiques du corps humain. Volume II cours supérieur. Morfologie. La Femme. Richer, Paul MarieLouis Pierre, 1849-1933._p 21

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