'Epicranium' definitions:
Definition of 'epicranium'
noun
The muscle and aponeurosis and skin covering the cranium
Definition of 'Epicranium'
- Epicranium \Ep`i*cra"ni*um\, n. [NL. See Epi-, and Cranium.]
- 1. (Anat.) The upper and superficial part of the head,
including the scalp, muscles, etc.
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- 2. (Zo["o]l.) The dorsal wall of the head of insects.
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