cranium

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In vertebrates, where the comparatively large brain is enclosed in a compact cranium, another space-saving mechanism plays a major role: myelination.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

The university removed that cranium from the reburial so it can be assessed for return through NAGPRA.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

If the device works as expected, it will answer longstanding questions about the impacts of microgravity inside the cranium.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2023

These are stories I want to invest in, and it's irritating to have the alleged Garlin ickiness buzzing around my cranium like a gnat while I try to do that.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2023

The creature’s cranium was like a dark cave with no exit!

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth