The occipital lobe is the visual processing area of the brain. It is associated with visuospatial processing, distance and depth perception, color determination, object and face recognition, and memory formation. What happens when occipital lobe is damaged? Injury to the occipital lobes may lead to vision impairments such as blindnessRead More →
Common areas where lymph nodes can be easily felt, especially if they are enlarged, are the groin, armpits (axilla), above the clavicle (supraclavicular), in the neck (cervical), and the back of the head just above hairline (occipital). How do you check occipital lymph nodes? How to Check Lymph Nodes inRead More →
The OC, which is an oval-shaped osseous structure located at the base of the occipital bone, articulates the skull in relation to the cervical spine. The anterior portion of the condyle is directed anteriorly and medially toward the basion. What is occipital condyle in biology? occipital condyle A single orRead More →
External Occipital Protuberance (EOP) is a normal anatomical structure located on the posterior surface of the occipital bone, at the level of the superior nuchal line. Does everyone have a external occipital protuberance? External occipital protuberance is normal anatomical entity, rarely it may show hyperostosis and may get prominent andRead More →