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Space inside the skull formed by eight cranial bones known as the neurocranium
The cranial cavity, also known as intracranial space, is the space within the skull that accommodates the brain. The skull is also known as the cranium
Cranial_cavity
Internal space within a multicellular organism
abdominal cavity, and houses the organs of reproduction. The dorsal body cavity contains the cranial cavity, and the spinal cavity. The cranial cavity is a
Body_cavity
Depression in the cranial cavity
A cranial fossa is formed by the floor of the cranial cavity. There are three distinct cranial fossae: Anterior cranial fossa (fossa cranii anterior)
Cranial_fossa
Main cavity in the human body
The dorsal body cavity is located along the dorsal (posterior) surface of the human body, where it is subdivided into the cranial cavity housing the brain
Dorsal_body_cavity
Area of the cranium containing the brainstem and cerebellum
The posterior cranial fossa is the part of the cranial cavity located between the foramen magnum, and tentorium cerebelli. It is formed by the sphenoid
Posterior_cranial_fossa
Medical condition
structures, bringing the outside environment into contact with the cranial cavity is called a compound fracture. Compound fractures can either be clean
Skull_fracture
Part of the skull around the brain
rest of the braincase. Animation without left parietal bone, showing cranial cavity and inner surface of base of skull. Inner surface of base of skull.
Neurocranium
Bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates
further divided into the calvaria and the endocranium, together forming a cranial cavity that houses the brain. The interior periosteum forms part of the dura
Skull
Medical condition
olfactory cells. Due to the location of the tumor and its proximity to the cranial cavity, esthesioneuroblastoma can be highly invasive and challenging to treat
Esthesioneuroblastoma
Upper portion of the human body
the brain, forming the cranial cavity for protection and support through the skull, which also forms the orbits and nasal cavity. The sensory organs and
Human_head
Air or gas in the cranial cavity
Pneumocephalus is the presence of air or gas within the cranial cavity. It is usually associated with disruption of the skull: after head and facial trauma
Pneumocephalus
Opening in the occipital bone of the skull
medulla oblongata, passes through the foramen magnum as it exits the cranial cavity. Apart from the transmission of the medulla oblongata and its membranes
Foramen_magnum
Outermost layer of the protective tissues around the central nervous system (meninges)
and hypophysial veins. This depends upon the area of the cranial cavity: In the anterior cranial fossa, the anterior meningeal artery (branching from the
Dura_mater
Three membranes protecting the brain
vertebrates and in the early development of more advanced vertebrates. Cranial cavity Also rarely called meninx fibrosa or pachymeninx "meninges". Oxford
Meninges
Topic of study
the potential intelligence of the organism. Cranial capacity is often tested by filling the cranial cavity with glass beads and measuring their volume
Brain_size
Area of the face with blood supply that connects indirectly to the brain
facial vein and the cavernous sinus. The cavernous sinus lies within the cranial cavity, between layers of the meninges, and is a major conduit of venous drainage
Danger_triangle_of_the_face
Passage in the skull's temporal bone
carotid (nervous) plexus pass from the neck into (the middle cranial fossa of) the cranial cavity. Observing the trajectory of the canal from exterior to interior
Carotid_canal
Medical condition
cerebral hemispheres are absent to a great degree and the remaining cranial cavity is filled with cerebrospinal fluid. Hydranencephaly is a type of cephalic
Hydranencephaly
Vertebrate brain structure separating the cerebellum from the occipital lobes
"tent of the cerebellum") is one of four dural folds that separate the cranial cavity into four (incomplete) compartments. The cerebellar tentorium separates
Cerebellar_tentorium
the thoracic cavity, in subcutaneous tissue, in the liver or in the cranial cavity. Splenosis must be distinguished from the presence of additional spleens
Splenosis
Nerve of the nose
and enters first the cranial cavity and then the nasal cavity. It provides sensory innervation to part of the meninges, nasal cavity, and part of the skin
Anterior_ethmoidal_nerve
Brain and spinal cord
vertebrates, the CNS is contained within the dorsal body cavity, while the brain is housed in the cranial cavity within the skull. The spinal cord is housed in
Central_nervous_system
Term used in tactical shooting
when a shot to the head is taken and the bullet enters the person's cranial cavity, in the "T-box". T-box shots are normally made in a situation where
Flaccid_paralysis_(shooting)
Nerve of the parotid gland
tympanic cavity through the petrous part of the temporal bone into the middle cranial fossa of the cranial cavity, then exits the cranial cavity through
Lesser_petrosal_nerve
Top part of the skull
the skull. It is the superior part of the neurocranium and covers the cranial cavity containing the brain. It forms the main component of the skull roof
Calvaria_(skull)
34 bones and contains four cavities: the cranial cavity, the orbital cavity, oral, and the nasal cavity. The cranial cavity encloses and protects the brain
Skeletal_system_of_the_horse
Potential space in the outer covering of brain
border cell layer rather than a naturally existing cavity between dura and arachnoid. In the cranial cavity, the term subdural is used for collections between
Subdural_space
Upper part of the ethmoid bone of the skull
ethmoid bone of the skull, projecting above the cribriform plate into the cranial cavity. It serves as an attachment for the membranes surrounding the brain
Crista_galli
Medical condition
through a defect in the skull, where there is a continuity with the cranial cavity. Patients come to clinical attention early in life (usually at birth
Nasal_glial_heterotopia
Nerve in the cranial cavity
ganglion, a part of the cervical sympathetic trunk) that enters the cranial cavity through the carotid canal. It then passes perpendicular to the carotid
Deep_petrosal_nerve
Sac or cavity in any organ or tissue
cavities in the cranial bones, especially those near the nose and connecting to it. Most individuals have four paired cavities located in the cranial
Sinus_(anatomy)
Part of the human skull
which connect the anterior cranial fossa with the nasal cavity and transmit the olfactory nerves. The anterior cranial fossa, which supports the frontal
Anterior_cranial_fossa
Terminology used to describe the central and peripheral nervous systems
of the cranial cavity just behind the face. "Caudal" means "towards the tail (Latin cauda"), but not "towards the back of the cranial cavity", which
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy
Anatomical_terms_of_neuroanatomy
Medical condition
bone allowing the normal pulse-related pressure changes within the cranial cavity to enter the inner ear abnormally. These pressure changes affect the
Superior canal dehiscence syndrome
Superior_canal_dehiscence_syndrome
2011 stabbing death in Philadelphia
Greenberg family, concluded that a specific wound penetrated the cranial cavity and severed cranial nerves, and wrote that the wounds to the brain and spinal
Death_of_Ellen_Greenberg
Movement of skull bones relative to each other in vertebrates
the movement vary widely. In fishes, cranial kinesis is often associated with rapid expansion of the mouth cavity during suction feeding and with protrusion
Cranial_kinesis
Extinct clade of dinosaurs
due to the lesser correlation of the shape of the brain and wall of cranial cavity in reptiles, any deduction of the shape of the brain of the animal would
Ankylopollexia
Compound structure in the skull
The middle cranial fossa is formed by the sphenoid bones, and the temporal bones. It lodges the temporal lobes, and the pituitary gland. It is deeper
Middle_cranial_fossa
Medical condition
pterygopalatine fossae or masseteric space. The spread of the cancer into the cranial cavity may lead to headaches, nerve damage, and cerebrospinal fluid leak. Cigarette
Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer
Paranasal_sinus_and_nasal_cavity_cancer
Cranial nerve connecting the eye to the brain
within a bony canal known as the optic canal); and, 4. cranial part (the part within the cranial cavity, which ends at the optic chiasm). From the lateral
Optic_nerve
Genus of ancient whales
and still is, based solely on two partial maxillae with a few teeth, cranial fragments, and a dozen vertebrae with some additional material, collected
Dorudon
Extinct species of carnivore
affinities of "Iemish" and named it Felis listai and referred several cranial and fragmentary postcranial elements to the taxon. Notably, several mandibles
American_lion
Central organ of the human nervous system
lobe the flocculonodular lobe. The cerebellum rests at the back of the cranial cavity, lying beneath the occipital lobes, and is separated from these by the
Human_brain
Cranial nerve responsible for the face's senses and motor functions
(lit. triplet nerve), also known as the fifth cranial nerve, cranial nerve V, or simply CN V, is a cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and
Trigeminal_nerve
Feature of the human face
nerve into the cranial cavity. The mucosa that lines the nasal cavity extends into its chambers, the paranasal sinuses. The nasal cavity and the paranasal
Human_nose
Anatomical feature of the circulatory system
head. They also serve as routes where infections are carried into the cranial cavity from the extracranial veins to the intracranial veins. There are several
Emissary_veins
Veins in the spinal cord
levels increase inferiorly). It drains into the cavernous sinus of the cranial cavity; it also communicates with the radicular veins. Patestas, Maria A.;
Epidural_venous_plexus
Overview of and topical guide to human anatomy
Heel Toe Big toe Sole Cavities Cranial cavity Spinal cavity Thoracic cavity Abdominopelvic cavity Abdominal cavity Pelvic cavity Planes, lines, and regions
Outline_of_human_anatomy
Cephalic part of an animal
vertebrae. The skull consists of the brain case which encloses the cranial cavity, and the facial skeleton, which includes the mandible. There are eight
Head
Extinct species of canine mammal
canines and the carnassials was necessary to consume bone. A study of the cranial measurements and jaw muscles of dire wolves found no significant differences
Dire_wolf
Area of the human head
because pus and blood spread easily within it, and can pass into the cranial cavity along the emissary veins. Therefore, infection can spread from the scalp
Scalp
Nerves that emerge directly from the brain
Cranial nerves are nerves that emerge directly from the brain, including the brainstem, in contrast to spinal nerves, which emerge from segments of the
Cranial_nerves
English drug policy activist (1943–2025)
express itself inside the cranial cavity, which Feilding hypothesises cannot fully occur after the closing of the cranial bones in adulthood. To compensate
Amanda_Feilding
death was released, citing "massive haemorrhage into the chest and cranial cavity" as the cause of death. Kilonzo was known as an outspoken politician
Death_of_Mutula_Kilonzo
Large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face
nasal cavity is an air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face. The nasal septum divides the cavity into two cavities, also known
Nasal_cavity
Preserved dead human or animal
400-year-old mummy in 2008 revealed a tool that was left inside the cranial cavity of the skull. The tool was a rod, made of an organic material, that
Mummy
Blood vessel
through the foramen ovale to enter the cranial cavity and supply the dura mater of the floor of the middle cranial fossa and of the trigeminal cave, and
Accessory_meningeal_artery
Ancient Egyptian mummy found in tomb KV35
The skull cavity contains her shrunken and desiccated brain and dura mater; there is no evidence of embalming material within the cranial cavity. This is
The_Younger_Lady
Cave and archaeological site in France
(BP). The cranial cavity measures 1,600 cubic centimetres (98 cu in). The capacity of a modern adult anatomically modern human's cranial cavity is 1,200
Cro-Magnon_rock_shelter
Topics referred to by the same term
Calvary Calvaria (skull), a portion of the skull forming the roof of the cranial cavity Calvaria, a former scientific generic name of some tropical trees including
Calvaria
Genus of theropod dinosaur from the early Jurassic period
that the Cryolophosaurus fossil has a nearly complete, undistorted cranial cavity which is complete enough to give an approximate shape and size of the
Cryolophosaurus
Class of benign skin and mucous membrane lesions
tumors may expand into various other nearby structures including the cranial cavity. Nasopharyngeal angiofibromas are highly vascularized tumors consisting
Angiofibroma
Feature at the base of the human skull
indicating the position of the tympanic cavity: Here, the layer of bone that separates the tympanic from the cranial cavity is extremely thin, and is known as
Petrous part of the temporal bone
Petrous_part_of_the_temporal_bone
Topics referred to by the same term
Romania Calvaria (skull), a portion of the skull forming the roof of the cranial cavity Calvaria (disambiguation) Calvados, brandy from Normandy in France This
Calva
Extinct genus of marsupials
at phalangeroid affinities for thylacoleonids as recently as the 1990s, cranial and other characteristics have generally led to their inclusion within
Thylacoleo
Hole in the sphenoid bone of the skull
unilaterally, in which case the middle meningeal artery enters the cranial cavity through the foramen ovale. It may be incomplete, which may occur in
Foramen_spinosum
Psychological phenomenon of not liking one's own voice
due to the sound traveling through sinuses and various parts of the cranial cavity. As a result, a combination of internal and external stimuli has a different
Voice_confrontation
Channel through the temporal bone of the skull
endolymphatic sac, between the layers of the dura mater within the cranial cavity. Enlargement of the vestibular aqueduct to greater than 2 mm is associated
Vestibular_aqueduct
Chemical compound
to prevent spilling dye into the posterior cranial fossa (back of the head) or to enter the cranial cavity in general. This speaks to the inability to
Metrizamide
Extinct genus of mammals
Province), which represents a natural cast of the left half of the cranial cavity lacking the anterior part of the olfactory bulbs and the brain hemispheres;
Thylacosmilus
Genus of extinct ground sloth
(growths/extensions). The skull of M. americanum has a relatively small cranial cavity (and thus brain) relative to skull size, with the skull having extensive
Megatherium
Species of mammal (fossil)
resembling the condition found in the African pygmy hippopotamus. The cranial cavity containing the brain is proportionally significantly larger relative
Cypriot_pygmy_hippopotamus
Body part that connects the head and torso
foramen lacerum to enter the cranial cavity. Branches: Caroticotympanic branch: A small vessel entering the tympanic cavity. Pterygoid canal branch (Vidian
Neck
Extinct genus of sabertooth cat
lions and hominins in the European Pleistocene. Implications of the post-cranial anatomy of (Owen) for comparative palaeoecology". Quaternary Science Reviews
Homotherium
Extinct genus of mammaliaforms
been that of a mature adult. The name Hadrocodium alludes to its large cranial cavity, deriving from the Greek word hadrós (ἁδρός 'large, heavy, fullness')
Hadrocodium
1998 video game
one of the "most memorable soundtracks ever to grace the inside of a cranial cavity where an eardrum used to be". PC Gamer in its 2014 list of Top 100 Games
Grim_Fandango
Breed of cat
brachcephalic skull of the Persian has led to changes in the morphology of the cranial cavity, causing intracranial overcrowding, herniation of the brain, and hydrocephaly
Persian_cat
System of procedure codes within ICD-9 Clinical Modification
(01.26) Insertion of catheter(s) into cranial cavity or tissue (01.27) Removal of catheter(s) from cranial cavity or tissue (01.28) Placement of intracerebral
ICD-9-CM_Volume_3
Species of fish
slender. Also, the brain is relatively larger and fills more of the cranial cavity in juveniles compared to adults. The mouth is initially terminal, but
Australian_lungfish
Part of an animal that coordinates actions and senses
the spinal cord. The spinal canal contains the spinal cord, while the cranial cavity contains the brain. The CNS is enclosed and protected by the meninges
Nervous_system
Internal cast of a hollow object
openings to the brain cavity, except for the foramen magnum, are closed, and the liquid rubber is slushed around in the empty cranial vault and then left
Endocast
Nerve carrying taste sensations
intermediate nerve of the facial nerve. The facial nerve exits the cranial cavity through the internal acoustic meatus and enters the facial canal. In
Chorda_tympani
Vein channel in the skull
from the transverse sinuses, which track the posterior wall of the cranial cavity, travels inferiorly along the parietal bone, temporal bone and occipital
Sigmoid_sinus
Nerve in the skull
fibres to form the nervus intermedius. The nervus intermedius exits the cranial cavity at the internal auditory meatus, and joins with the motor root of the
Greater_petrosal_nerve
"Cranial Nerves - Function, Table, Anatomy and FAQs". Butler, Ann B.; Hodos, William (2005). Comparative Vertebrate Neuroanatomy: Evolution and Adaptation
Table_of_cranial_nerves
Branch of the trigeminal nerve responsible for the lower face and jaw
emerges from the lateral part of the trigeminal ganglion and exits the cranial cavity through the foramen ovale. The motor root (Latin: radix motoria s. portio
Mandibular_nerve
Fluid-filled space between the lungs
inner cavity wall and the somatopleure on the outer cavity wall. The cranial end of the intraembryonic coeloms fuse early to form a single cavity, which
Pleural_cavity
Small cavity surrounding the bones of the middle ear
thin plate of bone, the tegmen tympani, which separates the cranial and tympanic cavities. It is situated on the anterior (frontal) surface of the petrous
Tympanic_cavity
Extinct genus of mammals
browser that fed on tender twigs and fruit. The cerebral hemisphere, or cranial cavity, was notably larger than that of its predecessors and its brain was
Mesohippus
American hunting competition
Destroy the brain: Via pithing, a small rod must be inserted into the cranial cavity to substantially destroy the brain. The Florida Python Challenge first
Florida_Python_Challenge
Arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia
surface is fairly smooth and "primitive". It does not entirely fill the cranial cavity, unlike most mammals, and is lightened by large amounts of cerebrospinal
Koala
Ligament in the spinal canal in the head joint area
its associated ligaments, then through the foramen magnum into the cranial cavity where it ends by attaching onto the basilar part of occipital bone superior
Tectorial membrane of atlanto-axial joint
Tectorial_membrane_of_atlanto-axial_joint
Cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated
In vertebrate anatomy, the orbit is the cavity or socket/hole of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated. "Orbit" can refer to the bony
Orbit_(anatomy)
Airspace below ridge of eyebrow in humam anatomy
serious complications, as it is in close proximity to the orbit and cranial cavity (orbital cellulitis, epidural and subdural abscess, meningitis). Endonasal
Frontal_sinus
Extinct genus of bears
A digital endocast of the cranial cavity of Hemicyon cf. barbouri (AMNH FM 25530 = FMNH PM 59030).
Hemicyon
Part of the shoulder
The glenoid fossa of the scapula or the glenoid cavity is a bone part of the shoulder. The word glenoid is pronounced /ˈɡliːnɔɪd/ or /ˈɡlɛnɔɪd/ (both are
Glenoid_fossa
Medical condition
can lead to expansion of the ventricles, compressing the brain (the cranial cavity cannot expand to accommodate the increase in fluid volume) and possibly
Choroid_plexus_cyst
Cranial nerve I, for smelling
The olfactory nerve, also known as the first cranial nerve, cranial nerve I, or simply CN I, is a cranial nerve that contains sensory nerve fibers relating
Olfactory_nerve
Genus of carcharodontosaurid dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous
scientists reconstructed an endocast (replica) of an Acrocanthosaurus cranial cavity using computed tomography (CT scanning) to analyze the spaces within
Acrocanthosaurus
Air-filled spaces surrounding the nasal cavity
sinuses are a group of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity. The maxillary sinuses are located below the eyes; the frontal sinuses are
Paranasal_sinuses
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