Definition of Epicranium

1. Noun. The muscle and aponeurosis and skin covering the cranium.

Generic synonyms: Body Covering

Definition of Epicranium

1. n. The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc.

Definition of Epicranium

1. Noun. (anatomy) The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc. ¹

2. Noun. (zoology) The dorsal wall of the head of insects. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Epicranium

1. [n -NIA]

Medical Definition of Epicranium

1. 1. The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc. 2. The dorsal wall of the head of insects. Origin: NL. See Epi-, and Cranium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epicranium

epicondylus medialis ossis femoris
epicontinental
epicoracoid
epicoracoids
epicorium
epicormic
epicortical
epicortisol
epicortisols
epicotyl
epicotyls
epicrania
epicranial
epicranial aponeurosis
epicranial muscle
epicranium (current term)
epicranius muscle
epicrises
epicrisis
epicritic
epicritic sensibility
epics
epictetain
epicure
epicurean
epicureanism
epicureanisms
epicureans
epicurely
epicureous

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