preoccipital notch

incisura parieto-occipitalis

Small indentation on the inferior surface of the cerebral cortex at the border of the occiptal and parietal lobes. It is considered as a landmark because the occipital lobe is located just behind the line that connects that notch with the parietoccipital sulcus (adapted from Wikipedia).

Tipo Organ
Estructura principal anatomical space
Nombre latino incisura parieto-occipitalis
FMA ID 83739

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the preoccipital notch?
Small indentation on the inferior surface of the cerebral cortex at the border of the occiptal and parietal lobes. It is considered as a landmark because the occipital lobe is located just behind the line that connects that notch with the parietoccipital sulcus (adapted from Wikipedia).
What is the Latin name for the preoccipital notch?
The Latin name for the preoccipital notch is incisura parieto-occipitalis.

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