Questions and Answers
What does crani/o mean?
Combining forms meaning the cranium
What do you get when adding the suffix 'otomy' to the term crani?
Craniotomy
What does craniosynostosis mean?
Birth defect where the bones in a baby's skull join together too early
What is someone who studies the characteristics of the skull called?
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What does the suffix 'metry' mean?
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What does craniometry mean?
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What does the suffix 'otomy' mean?
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What does craniotomy mean?
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What does 'ectomy' mean in the word craniectomy?
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What is a craniectomy?
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What is a craniologist?
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What is cranioplasty?
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What does the prefix 'endo' mean?
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What is the meaning of endocranium?
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What does the prefix 'cerebral' mean?
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What does craniocerebral mean?
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The pericranium is the external periosteum of the skull.
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Craniocerebral refers to the cranium and the cerebrum.
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How many bones are in the cranium?
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Craniology is the study of sleep.
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Study Notes
Crani/o Medical Terminology
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Crani/o: Refers to the cranium, the skull structure that houses the brain.
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Craniotomy: Surgical procedure involving an incision into the cranium to access the brain.
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Craniosynostosis: A birth defect where skull bones fuse prematurely, potentially affecting brain growth.
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Craniologist: A professional specializing in the study and characteristics of the skull and its functions.
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-metry: A suffix meaning measurement, often used in medical terms related to quantifying dimensions.
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Craniometry: The science of measuring skull dimensions, important in anthropometry and anatomy.
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-otomy: A suffix denoting the surgical removal of a part of the body.
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Craniectomy: Surgical procedure that involves removing a portion of the skull, often to allow for brain expansion or repair.
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-ectomy: A suffix indicating the act of surgical removal.
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Cranioplasty: A procedure aimed at reconstructing or repairing the cranial bones, typically after injury.
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Endo-: A prefix meaning "within" or "inner," often used to denote structures located inside other structures.
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Endocranium: The inner part of the cranium, essential for the protection of the brain.
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Cerebral: A prefix relating to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain involved in higher brain functions.
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Craniocerebral: Pertaining to injuries that affect both the skull and the brain, commonly referenced in trauma contexts.
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Pericranium: The external layer of periosteum covering the skull, providing protection and attachment for muscles.
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Cranium Bones: Comprises 22 bones that collectively form the protective case for the brain.
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Craniology: The scientific study of the skull, specifically excluding studies of sleep or unrelated fields.
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