cranium

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At the time, there was interest in the study of craniometry, the measurement of the cranium, and anthropometry, the scientific measurement of individuals.

From BBC

His dismay doesn't stem from his aversion to being hairless; in fact, he is a swimmer, and is used to shaving his cranium to better compete.

From Salon

The man had no idea that his discovery of what is now known as the Harbin cranium would change history.

From Salon

He wrapped up the heavy cranium and hid it in a well to prevent his Japanese supervisors from finding it.

From Science Magazine

It appears that the hyenas also had a taste for Neanderthals, and one skull found at the site had a hole similar to the one found in the 1939 cranium.

From New York Times