Question

If condyle is the bump existing between the bone joints, then what is occipital condyle?

• A. The bump existing at the lumbar end joining vertebrae
• B. The bump present in back of neck joining the skull
• C. The swelling at the hip side
• D. None of the choices

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The bump present in back of neck joining the skull

The occipital condyle or just occipital bone is the main bone of the occiput or back and lower part of the skull.

It is trapezoidal in shape and curved on itself like a shallow dish.