Occipital is an adjective and sometimes a noun relating to the back part of the skull or the occipital bone, as in occipital nerves or the occipital region. In anatomy, it designates structures or functions located at the posterior base of the skull, typically involved in visual processing and head orientation. The term is used in clinical and academic contexts, often paired with terms like lobe, bone, and muscle.
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