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inion

inion

9.9
A small bony bump at the back of the skull
  • noun
  • /ˈɪniən/
  • Specialized
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  • During the examination, the doctor gently touched the inion to locate the external occipital protuberance.

Examples

  • The measurement was taken from the glabella to the inion for anthropometric analysis.

  • Head injuries near the inion can sometimes affect neck muscle attachment points.

  • The inion is an important landmark in cranial anatomy.

  • I felt a bump at my inion after the fall.

  • During the examination, the doctor gently touched the inion to locate the external occipital protuberance.

  • The measurement was taken from the glabella to the inion for anthropometric analysis.

  • I felt a bump at my inion after the fall.

Synonyms

occipital protuberance
vsinion
  • Specialized
9.9

A small hard bump on the back of the skull

is the single most protruding point on that bony bump

Surface Forms

inion singular
inions plural

Etymology

The word inion comes from an old Greek word meaning 'back of the head'. A helpful image is the 'nape' of your neck. So inion is the technical name for the most prominent point at the back of the skull.