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occipital
(redirected from occipital crest)

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oc·cip·i·tal  (k-sp-tl)
adj.
Of or relating to the occiput or to the occipital bone: an occipital fracture.
n.
The occipital bone.

oc·cipi·tal·ly adv.

occipital [ɒkˈsɪpɪtəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) of or relating to the back of the head or skull
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) short for occipital bone
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.occipital - of or relating to the occiput; "occipital bone"
Translations
occipital [ɒkˈsɪpɪtəl] ADJoccipital
occipital
adj (spec) → des Hinterkopfs
occipital [ɒkˈsɪpɪtl] adj occipital boneosso occipitale


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The atlanto-occipital space was located by palpating the occipital crest with the index finger and the wings of the atlas with the second finger and thumb.
The bun's newest position is at the occipital crest at the mid-back of the head.
 
 
 
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