Occipitalis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɑkˌsɪp.əˈteɪ.lɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Occipitalis is a noun meaning (anatomy) A muscle of the head that arises from the lateral two-thirds of the superior nuchal lines and from the mastoid part of the temporal bone, inserts into the galea aponeurotica, and acts to move the scalp; it is sometimes considered to be part of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
Meaning
(anatomy) A muscle of the head that arises from the lateral two-thirds of the superior nuchal lines and from the mastoid part of the temporal bone, inserts into the galea aponeurotica, and acts to move the scalp; it is sometimes considered to be part of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
Word Forms
- occipitales
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include occipitofrontalis, occipitofrontal, epicranius, suboccipital, occipital, occiput.
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