cranial

UK
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əl/
US
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əl/

Translations

cranialadjective
more cranial
Comp.
most cranial
Super.
UK
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əl/
US
/ˈkreɪ.ni.əl/
crânienAnatomie.
The cranial nerves are responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and various parts of the body.
Les nerfs crâniens sont responsables de la transmission des signaux entre le cerveau et différentes parties du corps.
Additional translations
céphaliqueAnatomie, plus rare en usage courant.

Definitions

cranialadjective
Relating to the skull or cranium.
The cranial nerves are responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and various parts of the body.
Situated toward or near the head end of the body; cephalic.
In fish, the pectoral fins are positioned more cranially than the pelvic fins.