Epicranial

//ˌɛp.ɪˈkɹeɪ.ni.əl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Overlying the skull; specifically designating the tendon and muscle forming the epicranium. not-comparable
2
Of or relating to the epicranium of an insect's head. not-comparable

Etymology

From epi- + cranial, or epicranium + -al. By surface analysis, epi- + crani- + -al.

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epicranial aponeurosis

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