Mastoid border of occipital bone
Margo mastoideus ossis occipitalis
- Related terms: Mastoid border
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
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.
