epicranium

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epicranium

(ˌɛpɪˈkreɪnɪəm)

n, pl -niums or -nia (-nɪə)

1. (Anatomy) anatomy all that covers the cranium

2. (Zoology) entomol the upper surface of the head of insects

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epicranium - the muscle and aponeurosis and skin covering the cranium

body covering - any covering for the body or a body part

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Hind corners of epicranium slightly produced posteriorly.

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Also known as the subcutaneous fibro-adipose layer, the superficial layer lies between the outer layers of skin and the underlying galea aponeurotica or epicranium.