Occiput of cranium
Occiput cranii
- Related terms: Occiput
Definition
The back part of the head or skull is known as the occiput of cranium. For more details on the occipital aspect of the cranium, please click here (link).
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 816-817.
