Rolandic Anatomy
Internal Occipital Crest
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Located on the internal surface of the occipital bone, this ridge provides attachment for the falx cerebelli and contains the occipital sinus. Its clinical significance lies in its proximity to the confluence of sinuses; trauma or tumors here can lead to significant venous hemorrhage.
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