| nape | <zoology> The back or upper part of the neck; the nape. Origin: LL. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| nape nevus | A pale vascular birthmark found on the nape of the neck in 25 to 50% of normal persons. Synonym: Unna's mark. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nape-crest | <zoology> An African bird of the genus Schizorhis, related to the plantain eaters. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| napex | The area of the scalp just below the occipital protuberance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| transverse muscle of nape | <anatomy> An occasional muscle passing between the tendons of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid, possibly a fasciculus of the posterior auricular muscle. Synonym: musculus transversus nuchae, transverse muscle of nape. (05 Mar 2000) |
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