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Flashcards in Occipital bones Deck (4)
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1
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Foreman magnum

A

Large opening in base of bone allows the spinal cord to join brain stem

(Big hole when you face bone upside up)

2
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Occipital condyle

A

Rounded projections lateral to foramen magnum that articulate with the first cervical vertebrae (atlas)

Big bump lateral to the big home of skull faces upside up

3
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External occipital protuberance

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Midline prominence posterior to foramen magnum

Bump in the middle; right below the big hole

4
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Superior nasal line

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Line lateral to the external occipital protuberance