Occipitomastoid suture
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The occipitomastoid suture is a cranial suture between the occipital bone and the mastoid part of the temporal bone[^1].
Anatomy
The occipitomastoid suture ends at the Asterion and continues into the lambdoid suture.
Clinical Relevance
Like any suture, the occipitomastoid suture is considered an anatomical weak point and it can become separated under traumatic impact (sutures burst). Intraoperatively, the suture is usually well visible and can be better visualized using hydrogen peroxide if necessary.
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