The external occipital crest is part of the external surface of the squamous part of the occipital bone. It is a ridge along the midline, beginning at the external occipital protuberance and descending to the foramen magnum, that gives attachment to the nuchal ligament.[1] It is also called the median nuchal line.[2]

References

  1. ^ Halim, A. (2008). Anatomy : regional and clinical for dental students. New Delhi: I.K. International Publishing House. p. 12. ISBN 978-8190656658.
  2. ^ "Medical Definition of OCCIPITAL CREST". www.merriam-webster.com.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/External_occipital_crest
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