noun
- the back part of the head or skull
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient’s occiput for any signs of injury.
- She felt a sharp pain at the occiput after hitting her head.
- The anatomist pointed to the occiput on the skull model.
- A bump on the occiput was visible after the fall.
- The medical student learned to identify the occiput during anatomy class.
- The helmet protected both the forehead and occiput from impact.