occipital bone
US /ɑːkˈsɪpɪtl boʊn/
UK /ɑːkˈsɪpɪtl boʊn/
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Hinterhauptbein
the bone that forms the back and base of the skull, and through which the spinal cord passes
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The neurosurgeon carefully examined the patient's occipital bone for any fractures.
Der Neurochirurg untersuchte sorgfältig das Hinterhauptbein des Patienten auf Brüche.
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The foramen magnum, a large opening, is located at the base of the occipital bone.
Das Foramen magnum, eine große Öffnung, befindet sich an der Basis des Hinterhauptbeins.