What is another word for Craniology?
Pronunciation: [kɹˌanɪˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Craniology is defined as the study of the skull, but there are several synonymous terms used in various fields. Anthropology, for example, refers to this field as osteology - the study of bones. Within medicine, the term neurocranium is often used, which refers specifically to the bones of the skull that protect the brain. Another term within medicine is craniofacial, which refers to the bones and tissues of the face and the skull. For those studying evolution and biology, the term paleoanthropology is used to describe the study of early human fossils and skeletal remains. Regardless of which term is used, they all involve the study of the intricate and important structures within the human skull.
