supraoccipital crest

supraoccipital process

Process that is part of the supraoccipital. It is a posteriorly directed and unpaired median projection off the posterior margin of the supraoccipital bone.

Type Bone
Parent Structure skeletal element projection
Latin Name supraoccipital process

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the supraoccipital crest?
Process that is part of the supraoccipital. It is a posteriorly directed and unpaired median projection off the posterior margin of the supraoccipital bone.
What is the Latin name for the supraoccipital crest?
The Latin name for the supraoccipital crest is supraoccipital process.

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