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cranium: see skull skull, the skeletal structure of the head, composed of the facial and cranial bones. The skull houses and protects the brain and most of the chief sense organs; i.e., the eyes, ears, nose, and tongue.
..... Click the link for more information. . cranium 1. the skull of a vertebrate 2. the part of the skull that encloses the brain cranium [′krā·nē·əm] (anatomy) That portion of the skull enclosing the brain. Also known as braincase. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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