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what are the characteristics of the occipital bone? it forms the roof and side of the cranium. it contains the supraorbital foramen. it contains the foramen magnum. it contains occipital condyles. need help? review these concept resources.
The occipital bone is at the back - lower part of the cranium. It has the foramen magnum through which the spinal cord passes and occipital condyles which articulate with the first cervical vertebra. The roof and sides of the cranium are formed by other bones, and the supraorbital foramen is on the frontal bone.
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It contains the foramen magnum.
It contains occipital condyles.