Usually means: Backmost point on skull's circumference.
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▸ noun:  (anatomy) The posteriormost point in the midsagittal plane of the occiput

Similar:
opisthion, ectoconchion, supraocciput, asterion, osteocranium, occiput, endognathion, obelion, occipital bone, sagittal crest, more...

Opposite:
prosocranion

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Similar:
opisthion, ectoconchion, supraocciput, asterion, osteocranium, occiput, endognathion, obelion, occipital bone, sagittal crest, more...

Opposite:
prosocranion



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