supraoccipital

Situated over, or in the upper part of, the occiput.

supraoccipital crest

Relating to the supraoccipital bone.

A bone on the dorsal side of the great foramen of the skull, usually forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but distinct in the young.

Although the sutures are difficult to trace, the supraoccipital contacts the parietal anteriorly at a tight interdigitated suture, and contacts the ophistotic posterolaterally at a straight suture.