occiput

• Substantiv, das den hinteren Teil des Kopfes oder des Schädels bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the back part of the head or skull.

1. Back of the headC1formalmedical

   The back part of the head or skull, specifically the region where the skull meets the neck.

   Hinterkopf

   • The doctor examined the patient's occiput for signs of injury.
   • Pain in the occiput can be caused by tension headaches.
   • The occiput is an important landmark in cranial anatomy.