Meaning & use
inion
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The most prominent bony point at the back of the skull, where the neck muscles attach.
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Researchers placed the reference electrode near the inion during the EEG recording.
You can feel the inion as a small bump if you run your fingers up the back of your head.
A note on using this word
A specialized anatomical term used mainly in craniometry, anatomy, and neuroscience (for example, in locating EEG electrodes).
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