Lateral part of occipital bone Anatomy in 3D

The area around the foramen magnum. It carries the "Occipital Condyles" that let you nod your head; a fracture here is a "Skull Base Fracture" and can be associated with life-threatening neck injuries.

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Related structures

Occipital Bone Ascending Part of Trapezius Muscle (Occipital Bone Insertion) Basilar part of occipital bone Squamous part of occipital bone Occipital Bone, Intrajugular Process Occipital Bone, Jugular Notch Occipital Bone, Mastoid Border Occipital Condyle