Occiput (Noun)
Meaning
Back part of the head or skull.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient's occiput for any signs of injury after the accident.
- She gently massaged his occiput to relieve the tension in his muscles.
- The shape of the occiput varies slightly among individuals.
- A bump on the occiput indicated a possible skull fracture from the fall.
- A series of ridges and bumps on the occiput of early humans were key to identifying their fossil remains.