Results for “cranium”

cranium

The skull, particularly the section enclosing the brain.

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chondrocranium

Primitive, cartilaginous skeletal structure enclosing the brain and inner ear formed in the embryo and usally becoming ossified at a later stage. Retained as cartilage throughout life in some fishes.

neurocranium

The section of the skull housing and protecting the brain.

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osteocranium

The bony part of the skull.

cranial

Of or relating to the cranium or skull.

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parietal

Of, relating to, or forming the walls or part of the walls of a body part, organ, cavity, or similar structure. Often used specifically in reference to either of a pair of bones forming much of the upper cranium.

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axial skeleton

Skeletal bones orientated in the axial sense, comprising the neurocranium, branchial skeleton, vertebral column and intermuscular bones and ribs.

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ethmoid

Unpaired skull bone located on the anterior part of the neurocranium and forming a section of the nasal cavity.

Used in 15 profiles