Basioccipital bone

Definition

One of the bones of the occiput, the part of the skull which articulates with the spine. The basioccipital is located (if present) ventral to the foramen magnum. It often rests on or articulates with the basisphenoid, as well as meeting the exoccipitals. The basioccipital usually forms most (sometimes all) of the occipital condyle(s) and the ventral margin of the foramen magnum.

Also known as basi-occipital, basilar part of occipital bone, basioccipital, basioccipital bone — per UBERON

The Basioccipital bone is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as

• SCTID 138976007 per UBERON