Hair ServicesQuestion 179 of 484
Where on the head is the OCCIPITAL area?
a.At the lower back of the head, above the nape
b.Behind each ear only
c.Along the front hairline
d.At the very top, the highest point
Explanation
The occipital is the rounded area at the lower back of the head, above the nape but below the crown. It is named for the underlying occipital bone. The highest point is the apex, the front hairline is the hairline, and the small zones behind each ear are part of the side sections.
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