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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The right-sided bias of CC location inside the head capsule can also be observed through the occipital opening without the preliminary removal of the epicranium.

Anatomical asymmetry of the retrocerebral complex in the cricket, Gryllus locorojo (Orthoptera: Gryllidae)

Hind corners of epicranium slightly produced posteriorly.

Clarification of the taxonomic status of Cucujus clavipes with descriptions of the larvae of C. C. clavipes and C. C. Puniceus (coleoptera: cucujidae)

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.