braincase

Noun

Meaning

the part of the skull that encloses the brain

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cranium brainpan neurocranium crown brainiac head brain bone skull bean cranial mellon bonce calvaria sinciput
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Antonyms

tool bottom dupe

Hypernyms

bone os

Phrases with the word

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Examples

A phylogenetic analysis found that the braincase had a similar morphology to those of other diplodocoids. Source: Internet

The coelacanth's rostral organ, contained within the ethmoid region of the braincase, has three unguarded openings into the environment and is used as a part of the coelacanth's laterosensory system. Source: Internet

The braincase and frontals may also have had a joint. Source: Internet

The temporalis attaches from the dentary (specifically, the coronoid process ) to the side of the braincase, providing torque about the axis of jaw articulation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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