Supraoccipital
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Supraoccipital is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Situated over, or in the upper part of, the occiput.
Meaning
(anatomy) Situated over, or in the upper part of, the occiput.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Relating to the supraoccipital bone.
- A bone on the dorsal side of the great foramen of the skull, usually forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but distinct in the young.
Example Sentences
supraoccipital crest
Although the sutures are difficult to trace, the supraoccipital contacts the parietal anteriorly at a tight interdigitated suture, and contacts the ophistotic posterolaterally at a straight suture.
Word Forms
- supraoccipitals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supraoccipitial, superoccipital, hyperoccipital, suboccipital, preoccipital, supraorbital.
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