Mastoid border of occipital bone

Margo mastoideus ossis occipitalis

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Definition

Mastoid border of occipital bone is the area where the occipital bone meets the mastoid process of the temporal bone, creating what is known as the occipitomastoid suture.

P.S. The mastoid bone connects to the posterolateral angle of the parietal bone at the parietomastoid suture.

References

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.

  • Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W. and Mitchell, A.W.M. (2009). ‘Chapter 8: Head and Neck’ in Gray’s anatomy for Students. (2nd ed.) Philadelphia PA 19103-2899: Elsevier, pp. 817 & Fig. 8.20.

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