Definition of Occipitomastoid suture

1. Noun. The suture between the occipital and the temporal bones; a continuation of the lamboid suture.

Group relationships: Braincase, Brainpan, Cranium
Generic synonyms: Fibrous Joint, Sutura, Suture

Medical Definition of Occipitomastoid suture

1. Continuation of the lambdoid suture between the posterior border of the petrous portion of the temporal bone and the occipital. Synonym: sutura occipitomastoidea. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Occipitomastoid Suture

occipito-
occipitoanterior position
occipitoatloid
occipitoaxial
occipitoaxial ligaments
occipitobregmatic
occipitocollicular tract
occipitofacial
occipitofrontal
occipitofrontal diameter
occipitofrontal fasciculus
occipitofrontal muscle
occipitofrontalis
occipitofrontalis muscle
occipitomastoid
occipitomastoid suture (current term)
occipitomental
occipitomental diameter
occipitomental projection
occipitoparietal
occipitopontine tract
occipitoposterior position
occipitotectal tract
occipitotemporal
occipitotemporal sulcus
occipitothalamic
occipitothalamic radiation
occipitotransverse position
occiput
occiputs

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