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Identification of the location of the fetal occiput is important in [[obstetrics]].<ref>{{FPnotebook|OB108}}</ref> |
Identification of the location of the fetal occiput is important in [[obstetrics]].<ref>{{FPnotebook|OB108}}</ref> |
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==Holy Crap== |
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This article freaking rocks. And it only consists of a single sentence. The Occiput is in no way related to the [[Octopus]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 02:24, 5 March 2008
| Occiput | |
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| Details | |
| Artery | occipital artery |
| Vein | occipital vein |
| Lymph | occipital lymph nodes |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | occiput cranii |
| TA98 | A01.1.00.003 A02.1.00.014 |
| TA2 | 102 |
| FMA | 49187 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The occiput is the anatomical term for the posterior portion of the head.
Clinical significance
Trauma to the occiput can cause a basilar skull fracture.
Identification of the location of the fetal occiput is important in obstetrics.[1]
Holy Crap
This article freaking rocks. And it only consists of a single sentence. The Occiput is in no way related to the Octopus.
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