| Occiput | |
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| Latin | occiput cranii |
| Artery | occipital artery |
| Vein | occipital vein |
| Lymph | occipital lymph nodes |
The occiput is the anatomical term for the posterior (back) portion of the head.
Clinical significance
Trauma to the occiput can cause a basilar skull fracture.
Prominent occiput is a feature of Trisomy 18 (Edward's Syndrome), along with small jaw, low-set ears, and mental retardation. It is also a feature of Trisomy 9.
Identification of the location of the fetal occiput is important in obstetrics.
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