This body part is referred to as the occipital bone which you can physically feel if you place your hand on the back of your head and feel for the distinguishing bone that is situated directly between your skull and neck.
This is a membrane bone, commonly said to have formed to take the shape of a saucer as it is flat and round in appearance and seems to curve it upon itself. A large oval aperture (foramen magnum) pierces it and it is in this way that the cranial cavity communicates with the spinal cavity.
Behind the foramen magnum, there is found the squama occipitalis.
On each side of the foramen magnum, the lateral parts of occipital bone can be found.
Behind the foramen magnum, there is a rather thick piece of anatomy referred to as the basilar part of occipital bone.
In higher vertebrates, the four bones previously mentioned surround the foramen magnum. However, the anatomy of various types of bony fish differs in that these four 'bones' are only cartilage and never fully form. These four pieces of cartilage then form one curved in 'condyle' for the articulation of the first vertebra.
Though one would assume that the line of work most likely to deal with the occipital bone would be medicine, it is actually hairdressers who often use the location of this bone to improve their proficiency. If correctly sectioned around this bone, layers will follow the angles, ensuring that the head shape is balanced.
Also, a masseuse will apply pressure on this bone and gently rub in a circular motion in order to relieve physical tension, headaches and strain in the neck and upper back.
- The occipital bone.
This is a membrane bone, commonly said to have formed to take the shape of a saucer as it is flat and round in appearance and seems to curve it upon itself. A large oval aperture (foramen magnum) pierces it and it is in this way that the cranial cavity communicates with the spinal cavity.
Behind the foramen magnum, there is found the squama occipitalis.
On each side of the foramen magnum, the lateral parts of occipital bone can be found.
Behind the foramen magnum, there is a rather thick piece of anatomy referred to as the basilar part of occipital bone.
- Articulation with the first cervical vertebra.
In higher vertebrates, the four bones previously mentioned surround the foramen magnum. However, the anatomy of various types of bony fish differs in that these four 'bones' are only cartilage and never fully form. These four pieces of cartilage then form one curved in 'condyle' for the articulation of the first vertebra.
- The occipital bone and everyday life.
Though one would assume that the line of work most likely to deal with the occipital bone would be medicine, it is actually hairdressers who often use the location of this bone to improve their proficiency. If correctly sectioned around this bone, layers will follow the angles, ensuring that the head shape is balanced.
Also, a masseuse will apply pressure on this bone and gently rub in a circular motion in order to relieve physical tension, headaches and strain in the neck and upper back.
