epicranium

[ ep-i-krey-nee-uhm ]

/ ˌɛp ɪˈkreɪ ni əm /

noun, plural ep·i·cra·ni·a [ep-i-krey-nee-uh]. /ˌɛp ɪˈkreɪ ni ə/.

Anatomy. the layer of scalp formed by muscle and flattened tendon.

Entomology. the top of the head in insects, usually including the frons, genae, and vertex.

Origin of epicranium

First recorded in 1885–90; epi- + cranium

Words nearby epicranium

epicondyle, epicondylitis, epicontinental, epicotyl, epicranial muscle, epicranium, epicrisis, epicritic, epic simile, Epictetus, epicure

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Example sentences from the Web for epicranium

Clypeal suture: marks the division between clypeus and epicranium.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
The head is extended from behind forwards, so that the crown (epicranium) is large, while the face (clypeus) is small.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6|Various
Epicranial plate: in some larvae a plate-like structure forming the epicranium.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Above is the crown (vertex or epicranium), on which or on the “front” may be seated three simple eyes (ocelli).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4|Various

Protocranium: the posterior part of the epicranium: sometimes used as Occiput.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

Medical definitions for epicranium

epicranium

[ ĕp′ĭ-krā′nē-əm ]

n. pl. ep•i•cra•ni•ums

The structures covering the cranium.

单词	epicranium
释义	epicranium [ ep-i-krey-nee-uhm ] / ˌɛp ɪˈkreɪ ni əm / noun, plural ep·i·cra·ni·a [ep-i-krey-nee-uh]. /ˌɛp ɪˈkreɪ ni ə/. Anatomy. the layer of scalp formed by muscle and flattened tendon. Entomology. the top of the head in insects, usually including the frons, genae, and vertex. Origin of epicranium First recorded in 1885–90; epi- + cranium Words nearby epicranium epicondyle, epicondylitis, epicontinental, epicotyl, epicranial muscle, epicranium, epicrisis, epicritic, epic simile, Epictetus, epicure Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for epicranium Clypeal suture: marks the division between clypeus and epicranium. Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology\|John. B. Smith The head is extended from behind forwards, so that the crown (epicranium) is large, while the face (clypeus) is small. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6\|Various Epicranial plate: in some larvae a plate-like structure forming the epicranium. Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology\|John. B. Smith Above is the crown (vertex or epicranium), on which or on the “front” may be seated three simple eyes (ocelli). Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4\|Various Protocranium: the posterior part of the epicranium: sometimes used as Occiput. Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology\|John. B. Smith Medical definitions for epicranium epicranium [ ĕp′ĭ-krā′nē-əm ] n. pl. ep•i•cra•ni•ums The structures covering the cranium. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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