cranium

/'kreinjəm/

Thân thiện

The doctor holds a model of a human cranium during the anatomy lesson.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The part of the skull that encloses the brain: The cranium is the bony structure of the head that protects the brain. It consists of several fused bones and does not include the lower jaw (mandible).

Usage

• The word "cranium" is a formal, anatomical term used primarily in medical, biological, and scientific contexts. It refers specifically to the brain case.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The forensic anthropologist examined the cranium to determine the age and sex of the individual.
  • A severe impact can fracture the cranium and cause brain injury.
  • The human cranium is composed of eight major bones.

Advanced Usage

• "Cranial" (adjective): Relating to the cranium.
  • Cranial nerves emerge directly from the brain.
• "Intracranial" (adjective): Located or occurring within the cranium.
  • The patient suffered an intracranial hemorrhage.

Variants and Related Words

• Skull: A broader term that includes both the cranium and the facial bones, including the mandible.
• Braincase: A synonym for cranium.
• Calvaria: The dome-like upper portion of the cranium.

Synonyms

• Brainpan: (Informal) The part of the skull holding the brain.
• Brain case: A direct descriptive synonym.

Antonyms

• Mandible: The lower jawbone, which is a separate bone and not part of the cranium.
• Facial skeleton: The bones of the face, which are distinct from the cranial bones.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the part of the skull that encloses the brain

Từ đồng nghĩa

• braincase
• brainpan