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...re the bones that form the protective casing of the [[brain]] within the [[skull]]. The cranial bones are eight in number, and can be divided into two categ The term "Cranial" is derived from the Latin word "Cranium" which means "skull". The term "Bones" is derived from the Old English word "ban" which means "

...n in the floor of the [[cranium]] that houses the projecting frontal lobes of the [[brain]]. ...front of'. "Cranial" is derived from the Greek word 'kranion' which means 'skull'. "Fossa" is a Latin term meaning 'ditch' or 'trench'.

...cally the [[basilar part]] of the [[occipital bone]], which forms the back of the head. ...The trapezoid-shaped bone found at the lower-back area of the cranium (the skull). The occipital bone joins with the [[cervical spine]] and [[parietal bones

...is a depression in the floor of the [[Cranium|cranial cavity]]. It is one of three such depressions (the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae) ...veral important structures, including the [[Temporal Lobe|temporal lobes]] of the brain, the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]], and several cranial ner

...s derived from the Latin word "vertebra", which means a joint or a segment of the spinal column, and "canalis" which means a pipe, tube, or a channel. ...which are stacked one on top of the other. The canal begins at the opening of the [[foramen magnum]] and ends at the sacral hiatus in the [[sacrum]]. It

...mn]], which is a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back. ...t or something to turn. The term "body" is used to denote the main portion of the vertebra, as opposed to the smaller, more intricate parts.

...l Vein''' (''pronunciation: ver-te-bral vein'') is a significant component of the [[human circulatory system]]. ...s derived from the Latin word "vertebra", which means a joint or a segment of the spinal column. The term "Vein" comes from the Latin word "vena", which

...sponsible for transmitting signals between the [[brain]] and various parts of the body. ...rvical vertebrae. Each cervical nerve is associated with a specific region of the body and has a unique function.

...alized [[dictionary]] that contains words and phrases related to the field of [[medicine]]. It is a valuable resource for medical professionals, students ...onary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "collection of words."