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# Occipital Bone - **Type:** Flat bone - **Parts:** Squamous, basilar and lateral - **Location:** Articulates with parietal bones, temporal bones, sphenoid bone and atlas - **Blood Supply:** Middle meningeal artery - **Functions:** - Provides structure to the skull - Provide attachment for...

# Occipital Bone - **Type:** Flat bone - **Parts:** Squamous, basilar and lateral - **Location:** Articulates with parietal bones, temporal bones, sphenoid bone and atlas - **Blood Supply:** Middle meningeal artery - **Functions:** - Provides structure to the skull - Provide attachment for muscles - Forms the foramen magnum