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).

Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical space
Latin Name incisura parieto-occipitalis
FMA ID 83739

Frequently Asked Questions

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