The occipital crest is the ridge formed by the occipital bone at the back of the skull where it joins with the parietal bones on either side. . .. The highest and rearmost part of the occipital crest is known as the occiput.
The posterior part of the head behind the vertex dorsally and the genae laterally. If the an occipital carina is present, the occiput is the area between it and the very narrow postocciput surro unding the foramen magnum (see also postgena).
The back of the head between the vertex and the neck. Head damage from mating usually occurs in this area. The males EPIPROCT can accidentally punch holes in the females occiput during mating. This is not an everyday occurrence, but on occasion will happen. The dragonhunter is noted for this.