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Definition of Occipital bone
1. Noun. A saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull.
Terms within: Inion, Occipital Protuberance
Generic synonyms: Membrane Bone
Group relationships: Braincase, Brainpan, Cranium
Generic synonyms: Membrane Bone
Group relationships: Braincase, Brainpan, Cranium
Definition of Occipital bone
1. Noun. The bone at the back of the skull. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Occipital bone
1. The bone forming the rear (and rear bottom) of the skull. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Occipital Bone
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