Nature: Severe perineal laceration during operative vaginal delivery: the impact of occiput posterior position
Severe perineal laceration during operative vaginal delivery: the impact of occiput posterior position
It is the most posterior of all the cranial bones, forming the back of the head (occiput). It protects the occipital lobe and cerebellum of the brain, along with the associated nerves and blood vessels. This trapezoidal-shaped bone is externally convex and internally concave.
The occiput is the anatomical term for the posterior (back) portion of the head or skull. It comprises of various tissue layers from superficial to deep, including the skin and superficial fascia.
Aug. 2, 2004 (San Diego) — Occiput posterior presentation adds markedly to the risk of grade 3 or 4 anal sphincter laceration within the setting of forceps-assisted delivery, according to researchers ...
WebMD: What to Know When Your Baby is in the Occiput Anterior Position
What to Know When Your Baby is in the Occiput Anterior Position
"Occiput" came to English from Latin, where it was created from "ob-," meaning "against," and "capit-" or "caput," meaning "head."
The occipital bone (/ ˌɒkˈsɪpɪtəl /) is a cranial dermal bone and the main bone of the occiput (back and lower part of the skull). It is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself like a shallow dish. The occipital bone lies over the occipital lobes of the cerebrum.
The occipital bone is a flat, unpaired bone that forms a major part of the posterior wall and base of the skull. It is a complex structure that protects the cerebellum and occipital lobes of the cerebrum and provides attachment to several muscles and ligaments.