Epicranium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epicranium is a noun meaning (anatomy) The upper and superficial part of the head covering the cranium, including the scalp, muscles, etc; cranial region.
Meaning
(anatomy) The upper and superficial part of the head covering the cranium, including the scalp, muscles, etc; cranial region.
More Meanings
- (zoology) The hard dorsal wall of the head of insects.
Word Forms
- epicrania
Synonyms for epicranium
Depending on context, synonyms include crown.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cranium, paracranium, ectocranium, pericranium, osteocranium, skull.
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