occipital bone

US /ɑːkˈsɪpɪtl boʊn/
UK /ɑːkˈsɪpɪtl boʊn/
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osso occipitale

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.
Il neurochirurgo ha esaminato attentamente l'osso occipitale del paziente per eventuali fratture.
The foramen magnum, a large opening, is located at the base of the occipital bone.
Il forame magno, una grande apertura, si trova alla base dell'osso occipitale.