xương chẩm
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Occipital bone: The single, trapezoidal-shaped bone that forms the lower, posterior (back) part of the skull. It encloses the foramen magnum, the large opening through which the spinal cord connects to the brain.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chấn thương ở xương chẩm có thể rất nguy hiểm. (An injury to the occipital bone can be very dangerous.)
- Xương chẩm tiếp giáp với xương thái dương và xương đỉnh. (The occipital bone is adjacent to the temporal and parietal bones.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical and anatomical contexts, "xương chẩm" is a precise term. It is often discussed in relation to the occipital lobe of the brain, which rests against it, and conditions like occipital neuralgia.
Variants and Related Words
- Xương sọ (n): Skull; the bony structure that forms the head.
- Lồi cầu chẩm (n): Occipital condyle; the two rounded projections on the occipital bone that articulate with the first vertebra (atlas).
- Lỗ chẩm (n) / Lỗ lớn (n): Foramen magnum; the large opening in the occipital bone.
Synonyms
- Occipital: (Adjective) Pertaining to the back of the head or the occipital bone.
- Occipital bone: The direct English equivalent.
Related Terms (Anatomical Context)
- Khớp chẩm-đốt sống: Occipitocervical joint; the joint between the occipital bone and the cervical spine.
- U xương chẩm: Occipital bone tumor.