braincase
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The dinosaur had large cheekbones, a broad braincase, and likely a short, deep snout.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2026
As the researchers write at one point, despite losing part of the palate and braincase, "the remainder of the skull is well-preserved, even showing a full arrangement of palpebral ossicles in place."
From Salon ● Mar. 26, 2024
He was intrigued by a hole, or divot, at the back of the head on each side of the braincase, which once held cartilage.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 1, 2023
Homo heidelbergensis possessed a large browridge and a bigger braincase and flatter face than earlier hominins - species on the human evolutionary lineage.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2023
Inside his braincase sensations were being reviewed, evaluated, before any official reaction was given.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
