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occipital bone |
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occipital bone [äk′sip·əd·əl ¦bōn] (anatomy) The bone which forms the posterior portion of the skull, surrounding the foramen magnum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the surgeon's deposition it was stated that the posterior third of the left parietal bone and the left half of the occipital bone had been shattered by a heavy blow from a blunt weapon. |
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