3D Osteology
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The external occipital protuberance is positioned at the midpoint of the squamous part; it aligns along the midline of the external part of the occipital bone. (1,6)
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The external occipital protuberance is positioned at the midpoint of the squamous part; it aligns along the midline of the external part of the occipital bone. (1,6)
The squamous part of occipital bone is the part that occupies the most posterior position. It is the largest portion of the bone, located behind the foramen magnum. (1,7)
The Hypoglossal canal is a tunnel originating just above the foramen magnum. It ends anterolaterally to the condyle. (3,7)
The condylar fossa is a hollow space found behind each occipital condyle. (3,8)
The Occipital condyle is located on the inferior aspect of the lateral part of the occipital bone on either side of the Foramen Magnum. It serves for articulation with the first vertebra. (3,8)