Dorsocephalic

/ˌdɔrsoʊsɪˈfælɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or located in the back of the head.

Etymology

From Latin dorsum (back) + cephalic (relating to the head, from kephale = head). Descriptive of the posterior region of the skull and scalp. Medical terminology.

Kelly Says

The dorsocephalic region includes the back of your scalp and the base of your skull—it's why hitting the back of your head is different from hitting your forehead in terms of injury patterns!

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