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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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| The clivus, the central part of the floor of the posterior fossa, is made up of the sphenoid and occipital bones. Movement between the sphenoid and occipital bones at their bases is impossible past late adolescence because, by then, they have become one very robust bone. |
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