後こう頭とう部ぶ

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noun

back of the head; occipital region

Anatomical term for the back part of the head. Used in medical, everyday, and descriptive contexts.

頭とう頂ちょう部ぶ
Refers to the top of the head, whereas 後頭部 refers specifically to the back.
側そく頭とう部ぶ
Refers to the side of the head (temple area), distinct from the back.

Compound of 後 (こう, 'back') + 頭 (とう, 'head') + 部 (ぶ, 'part'). The reading is on'yomi throughout.