Supraoccipital
Pronunciation: /ˈsupɹəˈɑksɪpətəɫ/
Supraoccipital (adjective)
- Located above the occipital bone in the skull.
Examples
- The supraoccipital region is crucial for brain protection.
- In some animals, the supraoccipital area is more pronounced.
Common collocations: supraoccipital region, supraoccipital area, supraoccipital bone, supraoccipital structure
Supraoccipital (noun)
- A part of the skull located above the occipital bone.
Examples
- The supraoccipital forms part of the skull's structure.
- Damage to the supraoccipital can affect head stability.