noun, plural ep·i·cra·ni·a [ep-i-krey-nee-uh] /ˌɛp ɪˈkreɪ ni ə/.
- Anatomy. the layer of scalp formed by muscle and flattened tendon.
- Entomology. the top of the head in insects, usually including the frons, genae, and vertex.
n. pl. ep•i•cra•ni•ums
- The structures covering the cranium.