squamous part of occipital bone
occipital squama
The squama of the occipital bone, situated above and behind the foramen magnum, is curved from above downward and from side to side.
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| Type | Bone |
| Structure parente | zone of bone organ |
| Nom latin | occipital squama |
| FMA ID | 52860 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the squamous part of occipital bone?
The squama of the occipital bone, situated above and behind the foramen magnum, is curved from above downward and from side to side.
What is the Latin name for the squamous part of occipital bone?
The Latin name for the squamous part of occipital bone is occipital squama.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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