Occipital Protuberance External

The occipital protuberance is a paired formation under the skin of the cranial vault, consisting of two parts - bone and cartilaginous. The function of the tubercle is that it supports the musculoskeletal system of the spine and promotes the proper functioning of the cranial muscles. The anatomical formation acts as a single whole with the lower temporal region.

It is believed that the occipital (outer) protuberance appeared during evolution. As a result of the interaction of the human brain with the outside world, humanoid creatures began to move away from trees into the territory of the terrestrial landscape, where the presence of a cover of plants helps protect the skin from the scorching sun and moisture from rain. It also became possible to use objects to achieve necessary goals. Pere