Braincase: meaning, definitions and examples

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braincase

[ ˈbreɪnˌkeɪs ]

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anatomy

The braincase is the part of the skull that surrounds and protects the brain. It is composed of several bones, including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital bones.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

The braincase provides vital protection for the brain.
Damage to the braincase can result in serious head injuries.
The braincase also houses the cranial nerves.

Translations

Translations of the word "braincase" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caixa craniana

🇮🇳 कपालगुहा

🇩🇪 Schädelhöhle

🇮🇩 rongga tengkorak

🇺🇦 черепна коробка

🇵🇱 jama czaszki

🇯🇵 頭蓋腔 (ずがいくう)

🇫🇷 boîte crânienne

🇪🇸 cavidad craneal

🇹🇷 kranyal boşluk

🇰🇷 두개강 (두개골 안의 공간)

🇸🇦 تجويف الجمجمة

🇨🇿 lebeční dutina

🇸🇰 lebečná dutina

🇨🇳 颅腔 (lúqiāng)

🇸🇮 lobanjska votlina

🇮🇸 höfuðkúpuhol

🇰🇿 бас сүйек қуысы

🇬🇪 თავის ქალის ღრუ

🇦🇿 kəllə boşluğu

🇲🇽 cavidad craneal

Word origin

The term 'braincase' originated from the combination of the words 'brain' and 'case', referring to the protective casing around the brain. It has been used in anatomy and paleontology to describe the structure that encloses and safeguards the brain in various species. The study of braincases has provided valuable insights into the evolution of vertebrates and the development of the brain.