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Occipital (Adjective)

Meaning

Of or relating to the occiput; "occipital bone".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

  • The doctor examined the patient's occipital region to check for any signs of injury.
  • The occipital bone forms the back and base of the skull, providing protection for the brain.
  • An occipital lobe is a region in the brain that plays a crucial role in processing visual information.
  • The occipital artery supplies blood to the scalp and the occipital region of the skull.
  • The neurosurgeon carefully made an incision in the occipital bone to relieve pressure on the patient's brain.

Related Words

  • Occiput (noun)
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