1. relating to or located in the back part of the head or skull
Usage: medical; anatomical

1. the occipital bone of the skull
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The patient suffered trauma to the occipital region of his head.
• The occipital lobe processes visual information in the brain.
• An X-ray revealed a fracture in the occipital bone.
• The doctor examined the occipital area for signs of injury.
• The occipital forms the back and base of the skull.
• Headaches in the occipital region can be quite severe.