Definition of Cranial. Meaning of Cranial. Synonyms of Cranial

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Definition of Cranial

Cranial
Cranial Cra"ni*al (kr?"n?-a]/>l), a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the cranium.

Meaning of Cranial from wikipedia

- standard human anatomical position, superior (from Latin superĀ 'above') or cranial, describes something that is nearer to the head, and inferior (from Latin...
- Cranial nerves are the nerves that emerge directly from the brain (including the brainstem), of which there are conventionally considered twelve pairs...
- types of bone: cranial bones, facial bones and ossicles, which is made up of a number of fused flat and irregular bones. The cranial bones are joined...
- (lit. triplet nerve), also known as the fifth cranial nerve, cranial nerve V, or simply CN V, is a cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and...
- Artificial cranial deformation or modification, head flattening, or head binding is a form of body alteration in which the skull of a human being is deformed...
- A cranial drill, also known as a craniotome, is a tool for drilling simple burr holes (trepanation) or for creating larger openings in the skull. This...
- Craniosacral therapy (CST) or cranial osteopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses gentle touch to feel non-existent rhythmic movements of the...
- The cranial cavity, also known as intracranial space, is the space within the skull that accommodates the brain. The skull is also known as the cranium...
- The facial nerve, also known as the seventh cranial nerve, cranial nerve VII, or simply CN VII, is a cranial nerve that emerges from the pons of the brainstem...
- The vagus nerve, also known as the tenth cranial nerve (CN X), plays a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for regulating...