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Cranial
Cranial (/ˈkreɪniəl/), derived from the Latin word cranium meaning skull, refers to anything related to the skull or cranium. The term is often used in the field of Anatomy and Neurology to describe structures, conditions, or procedures associated with the skull.
Etymology
The term Cranial is derived from the Latin word cranium which means skull. It is used in the English language since the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Cranial Nerves: These are the twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, as opposed to the spinal nerves which emerge from segments of the spinal cord.
- Cranial Cavity: The space within the skull, the part of the body that encloses the brain.
- Cranial Bones: The bones that form the skull, protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the head.
- Cranial Surgery: A type of surgery that involves operative procedures on the skull.
- Cranial Pressure: The pressure inside the skull and thus in the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cranial
- Wikipedia's article - Cranial
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