Nuchal crest
Crista nuchae
Definition
The nuchal crest is the transverse extension of the external occipital protuberance.
In some species, it may be reduced to a nuchal line.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
