occiputs Synonyms
occiputs Meaning
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occiputs (pl.)
of Occiput
occiputs Sentence Examples
- The occiputs, the back of the skull, was protected by a thick helmet during battle.
- The occiput's smooth surface made it an ideal point for phrenologists to analyze personality traits.
- A blow to the occiput can cause severe brain injury or even death.
- The occiput is located at the base of the skull, forming the back of the head.
- The occiput's muscles attach to the ligaments of the spine, providing stability to the head.
- The occiput's bony protrusions serve as attachment points for multiple neck muscles.
- Occipital nerve blocks can alleviate pain in the back of the head and neck.
- The occiput is the location of the lambda point, a landmark used in craniometry.
- In some animals, the occiput is adorned with elaborate crests or horns.
- The occiput is not widely visible when a person is looking straight ahead, becoming more prominent when the head is tilted back.
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of Occiput
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The occiputs, the back of the skull, was protected by a thick helmet during battle.
The occiput's smooth surface made it an ideal point for phrenologists to analyze personality traits.
A blow to the occiput can cause severe brain injury or even death.
The occiput is located at the base of the skull, forming the back of the head.
