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(Vermian fossa)

(Fossa vermiana)

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System
Skeletal system
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Head
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Occipital bone
Occipital bone, the structure this landmark is on
Occipital bone, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

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In the upper part of the internal occipital crest, a small depression is sometimes distinguishable; it is termed the vermian fossa since it is occupied by part of the cerebellar vermis of the cerebellum.

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Names

Latin
(Fossa vermiana)
English
(Vermian fossa)
French
(Fosse vermienne)
Spanish
(Fosa vermiana)
Portuguese
(Fossa vermiana)