Does anyone else have a ridge at the base of their skull? Am I the only caveman here?

Question

It's on the back of the head at the base of my skull. Is this weird?

Answer 1

I don't have one, but my brain is the size of a walnut too. Maybe you were dropped as a child or something. You have to look at the bright side. It probably adds to skull strength. Maybe your brain is so big you've developed a bulge. Of course you could be sagging. At least you don't have a point on the top of your skull. I think you might just have to learn to live with it. Just never walk backwards and nobody will ever notice. Build a bra-like support for it if it gets too heavy. Nice question.

Answer 2

Everyone has a ridge at the base of their skull. It holds the brain in place.

Answer 3

Ah what you have my friend is an occipital bun. I have a spot where it feels like it's sticking out but hm.

It's normal.

"There are still many human populations which often exhibit occipital buns"

Enjoy the bun.

Answer 4

You caveman, me cavewoman! The chiropractor, my parents, and the masseuse all comment on it. You are not alone.

Answer 5

i don't have that, but I've heard of it. It's normal - just genetic. Google the Melungeons, find out if maybe some of them are your ancestors. I've heard that's one characteristic of that group (though no one really knows who they are)

Answer 6

No, my husband shaves his head, and he has the exact same thing . . it's anatomically correct

Answer 7

I have one too, so if it is weird, then you're not alone! :)

Me woman, you man...ugh! lol

Answer 8

it's your occipital bone.

don't worry, it's normal :)