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occipital bone

/ɒkˈsɪpɪtəl bəʊn/

Tradução: Osso ímpar e mediano que forma a parte posterior e inferior do crânio, contendo o forame magno, por onde passa a medula espinal.

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/ɒkˈsɪpɪtəl bəʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ptOsso ímpar e mediano que forma a parte posterior e inferior do crânio, contendo o forame magno, por onde passa a medula espinal.

The cranial bone located at the back and base of the skull, forming the posterior part of the cranium and containing the foramen magnum through which the spinal cord passes.

  1. Cranial boneC1formal

    The bone at the back and base of the skull, forming the rear part of the cranium and containing the foramen magnum.

    ptOsso occipital

    • The occipital bone protects the cerebellum and brainstem.
    • A fracture of the occipital bone can be life-threatening.
    • The occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra.