The skeleton of the head of a vertebrate animal, including the brain case, or cranium, and the bones and cartilages of the face and mouth. See Illusts. of Carnivora, of Facial angles under Facial, and of Skeleton, in Appendix.
The head or brain; the seat of intelligence; mind.
A covering for the head; a skullcap.
The part of the skeleton corresponding to the head.
the bones that form the framework of the head and enclose and protect the brain and other sensory organs
the bony structure of the head and face.
The cranium and the mandible.
plate crown of a helm or helmet.
portion of the skeletal system made up of the cranium (brain vault) and facial bones
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
a box of hard tissues which encloses the brain, olfactory organs, eyes, and internal ear
The part of a helmet covering the top, back, and sides of the head above the ears. It can also denote a simple metal cap.
The hollow case of the head made up of fused flat bones and moveable jaw bones. The skull surrounds and protects the brain, inner ears, and eyes. (TG, SS)
The bony framework of the head.
The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the head and face. The bones of the skull include the following: the frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid, zygomatic, maxilla, nasal, vomer, palatine, inferior concha, and mandible. See the entire definition of Skull
Part of a helmet that covers the top, back and sides of the head above the ears
The bony structure of the head that encloses the brain and supports the jaws. Theropods A group of carnivorous, bipedal, saurischian dinosaurs that were fast-moving and intelligent. The word theropod means "beast-footed". This group were predecessors of the bird. Two examples of theropods are the velociraptor and the tyrannosaurus rex.
the 22 bones of the head that contains and protects the brain and gives the face shape.
The skull serves to protect the brain from injury.
crown of the helmet; the central defense for the upper portion of the head
The skull is the bony structure of the head that encloses the brain and supports the jaws.
The bone surrounding your brain that acts like a helmet, helping to protect your brain.
the bones that comprise the head.
Bony regions of head. Usually meant as section of head from stop to occiput
The skull is a bony structure found in many animals which serves as the general framework for the head. Those animals having skulls are called Craniates. The skull supports the structures of the face and protects the brain against injury.