What is another word for endocranium?
Pronunciation: [ˌɛndə͡ʊkɹˈe͡ɪni͡əm] (IPA) 
The endocranium refers to the inner layer of the cranium that protects the brain and associated structures. It is also known as the inner skull or skull base. Several terms are used as synonyms for endocranium, such as the cranial base, neurocranium, brain case, and skull vault. The cranial base refers to the lower part of the skull, which provides support for the brain and attaches to the spinal column. The term neurocranium is used to describe the portion of the skull that encloses and protects the brain. Similarly, the brain case refers to the part of the skull that surrounds and protects the brain. Lastly, the skull vault is the upper part of the skull that encloses the brain.
