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.