The term "occipital angle" refers to the angle formed by the meeting of the occipital bone and the sphenoid bone in the human skull, specifically at the base. Although there are no direct synonyms for this anatomical term, there are related terms that can help describe its position and function. Some alternatives could be "base angle", "cranial angle" or "occipito-sphenoidal angle". These synonyms, although not identical, convey a similar idea of the location and relationship between these two bones. Understanding these alternate terms can assist in discussions of cranial anatomy and provide a broader perspective on the occipital angle's significance.