Adjective modifier

• prominent: The skull is rather large and high in the dome, with a prominent occiput and a gradual stop.

Modifies a noun

• posterior: Do you think that Freya was in the occiput posterior position, which would explain why your labor didn't progress faster?

• anterior: The position is usually ' Left Occiput Anterior ' or LOA - occasionally the baby may be Right Occiput Anterior or ROA.