occipital bone

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Noun occipital bone has 1 sense

occipital bone - a saucer-shaped membrane bone that forms the back of the skull
--₁ is a kind of membrane bone
--₁ is a part of cranium, braincase, brainpan
--₁ has part: inion; occipital protuberance

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Occipital Bone

Noun: The occipital bone is a large, flat bone that forms the back and base of the skull.

Example Sentence: The occipital bone provides protection to the cerebellum and brainstem.

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