| occipital plane |
The portion of the occiput above the superior nuchal line, and for the most part above the nuchal muscles.
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| occlusal force |
The force produced between the teeth during chewing.
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| occipitomastoid |
A process, usually in the form of a crest, paralleling or straddling the occipitomastoid suture and separated from the most lateral paramastoid process, if there is one, by an occipital grove. See juxtamastoid eminence.
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| occlusal |
The surfaces of the opposing teeth that meet for chewing; in an occlusal view the crowns of the teeth are shown.
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| occlusion |
The positions of the teeth when the jaws are closed and their biting surfaces touch.
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