exoccipital bone

exoccipital

Paired cartilage bone that bears a large foramen (lateral occipital foramen). Contacts the supraoccipital dorsally, the epiotic laterally and the basioccipital ventrally. Forms the posterior hind margin of the cranium and borders the lateral and posterior margins of the forum (foramen) magnum.

Type Bone
Latin Name exoccipital
FMA ID 52859

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exoccipital bone?
Paired cartilage bone that bears a large foramen (lateral occipital foramen). Contacts the supraoccipital dorsally, the epiotic laterally and the basioccipital ventrally. Forms the posterior hind margin of the cranium and borders the lateral and posterior margins of the forum (foramen) magnum.
What is the Latin name for the exoccipital bone?
The Latin name for the exoccipital bone is exoccipital.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.