crania

Meanings

• noun

  The plural form of cranium, which is the hollow skull that contains and protects the brain.

  - "The archaeologist discovered several ancient crania in the excavation site."
  - "The neurosurgeon performed a craniectomy to relieve pressure on the patient's brain."

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Synonyms

braincase , neurocranium , skull

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Variants

List of all variants of crania that leads to same result
crania , cranium , craniums

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Etymology

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From the Greek word κρανίον (kranion), meaning 'skull'.

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Trivia

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1. The human skull is made up of 22 bones.

2. The skull is the most robust bone in the human body.

3. The shape and size of a person's skull can provide clues about their ancestry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cranium: The cranial cavity is the space within the skull that contains the brain and protects it from damage.

2. Cranial nerves: The twelve pairs of nerves that originate in the brain and exit the skull through various openings.

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Culture

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Crania have been studied extensively in various fields, including anthropology, archaeology, and medicine. They provide valuable information about human evolution and the history of different populations.

How to Memorize "crania"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a skull or a collection of skulls when you hear the word 'crania'.
   - Visualize the protective role of the skull in safeguarding the brain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crania' with 'skull'.
   - Link it to the human brain and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'cranium' and remember that it is the plural form of the word.
   - Use the phrase 'Cranial Capacity' to help remember the meaning.

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