What is another word for anterior cranial fossa?

Pronunciation: [antˈi͡əɹɪə kɹˈe͡ɪnɪəl fˈɒsə] (IPA)

The anterior cranial fossa is a structure located in the human skull and is responsible for supporting the frontal lobes of the brain. It is also commonly referred to as the frontal cranial fossa and the frontal bone. Other synonyms for the anterior cranial fossa include the anterior cranial base, the ethmoid skull base, or the olfactory skull base. The fossa is an essential component of the skull and aids in the proper functioning of the brain. Any injury or damage to the anterior cranial fossa can result in significant neurological problems, such as vision and memory loss.

Synonyms for Anterior cranial fossa:

What are the hypernyms for Anterior cranial fossa?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cranial cavity, brain region, Cranial region, brain cavity, skull cavity.

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