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The occipital bone (/ ˌ ɒ k ˈ s ɪ p ɪ t əl /) is a cranial dermal bone and the main bone of the occiput (back and lower part of the skull). It is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself like a shallow dish. The occipital bone overlies the occipital lobes of the cerebrum.
16 paź 2024 · The skull is a complex, protective structure made of bone. It is essential for safeguarding the brain and supporting various sensory functions. The skull anatomy is divided into two main sections: the cranium, which encloses and shields the brain, and the facial bones, including the mandible or jawbone, that shape the face.
5 wrz 2024 · The bones of the skull can be considered as two groups: those of the cranium (which consist of the cranial roof and cranial base) and those of the face. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the bones of the skull – their orientation, articulations, and clinical relevance.
29 mar 2019 · An overview of the bones of the skull, including the frontal, parietal and occipital bones. This article also covers skull embryology and the facial bones.
21 lis 2023 · The skull base comprises parts of the frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, occipital and temporal bones. The facial skeleton is referred to as all skull bones anteroinferior to the cranial cavity. Prominent representatives are the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw).
26 cze 2023 · The occipital bone is a flat, trapezoid-shaped bone that houses the back part of the brain. It is located at the lower back of the cranium and is one of seven bones that form your skull. This article will review the structure and function of the occipital bone of the skull, as well as problems that can affect the bone.
30 lip 2022 · The skull consists of the rounded brain case that houses the brain and the facial bones that form the upper and lower jaws, nose, orbits, and other facial structures. Watch this video to view a rotating and exploded skull, with color-coded bones.
