inion
/ˈɪnɪɒn
/noun Anatomy
The projecting part of the occipital bone at the base of the skull.In these cases, the inion may be greatly enlarged....
- There is a slight occipital bunning and a very robust nuchal plane, inion, and mastoid/supramastoid region.
- For instance, bone thickness at inion averages 10.3 mm for A. afarensis and 12.8 mm for A. africanus.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Greek, literally 'nape of the neck'.
- within (or beyond) arm's reach
- within (or in) reach
- within striking distance
- with intent
- with interest
- within the hour
- within —— distance
- with it
- with might and main
- with one accord
- with one eye on
- with one hand (tied) behind one's back
- with one's back to (or up against) the wall
- with one's bare hands
- with one's compliments
- with one's eyes open
- with one's eyes shut (or closed)
- with one's hand in the cookie jar
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's heart in one's boots
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with one's tail up
- with one voice
- with open arms