occipitalis (3 synonym found)

Occipitalis has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for occipitalis are muscle, biceps, voluntary muscle. Another word for occipitalis is muscle. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for occipitalis?

A common synonym for occipitalis is muscle. Other synonyms include biceps, voluntary muscle.

How many synonyms does occipitalis have?

Occipitalis has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does occipitalis mean?

(n): (anatomy) A muscle of the head that arises from the lateral two-thirds of the superior nuchal lines and from the mastoid part of the temporal bone, inserts into the galea aponeurotica, and acts t

Definition of occipitalis:

(n) : (anatomy) A muscle of the head that arises from the lateral two-thirds of the superior nuchal lines and from the mastoid part of the temporal bone, inserts into the galea aponeurotica, and acts to move the scalp; it is sometimes considered to be part of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
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Definition of occipitalis:

(n) : (anatomy) A muscle of the head that arises from the lateral two-thirds of the superior nuchal lines and from the mastoid part of the temporal bone, inserts into the galea aponeurotica, and acts to move the scalp; it is sometimes considered to be part of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
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