braincase

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The dinosaur had large cheekbones, a broad braincase, and likely a short, deep snout.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

As the researchers write at one point, despite losing part of the palate and braincase, "the remainder of the skull is well-preserved, even showing a full arrangement of palpebral ossicles in place."

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024

Homo heidelbergensis possessed a large browridge and a bigger braincase and flatter face than earlier hominins - species on the human evolutionary lineage.

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2023

Software then virtually reconstructed the skull in the computer, so the scientists could view the interior of the braincase and model what the organ within would have looked like.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 27, 2022

Palmer bit on his lip and screamed inside his head, bashed chairs and flung himself against the walls of his braincase: Stop!

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli