👉 Platycephaly is a type of skull feature in humans that describes a flattened or sloped appearance of the occipital bone, which can be seen when looking at the neck from the side. This feature occurs due to changes in the shape and size of the skull during development, as well as during the formation of the brain itself. Platycephaly typically appears in children between the ages of 3-5 years old, but it can also occur in adults over time. It is