calvarium

Examples

• All

• Autopsy revealed a bulging deformity of the left temporal bone and the calvarium, orbit, and mandible.

  Academic text (2008)

• The expander was then left in place for a period of at least 15 minutes or until the bandeau and/or calvarium modifications were complete.

  Academic text (2015)

• Because the design of the forming tools incorporated more of the calvarium than the expected defect, this could be performed while maintaining the perfect 3D geometry for the reconstruction.

  Academic text (2015)

• The entire occipital portion of the calvarium and half the parietal process has been crushed or rather seemingly punched through and removed, Ieaving a hole perhaps 5 inches in diameter.

  The Relic (1997)

• The surgeon carefully examined the calvarium to assess the damage to the skull.

• The forensic report noted a fracture in the calvarium that indicated a severe impact.

Synonyms

C

cranium

vscalvarium

• Specialized

20 5.7

The part of the skull that covers and protects the brain

means the whole protective skull area rather than only the upper dome

B

brainpan

vscalvarium

2 9.6

The hard part of the skull that covers and protects the brain inside the head

refers specifically to the skull's upper portion rather than the entire section

S

skullcap

vscalvarium

• Specialized

1 7.8

The top part of the head bone that forms the curved top and protects the brain

is the more general anatomical term for the upper protective part

B

braincase

vscalvarium

• Specialized

1 7.0

Part of the skull that holds and protects the brain

covers only the upper skull area rather than the whole cavity

C

calvaria

vscalvarium

• Specialized

9.9

The top rounded part of the skull that covers the brain

emphasizes the upper part that protects the brain rather than shape

Surface Forms

Etymology