postcranial
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈpoʊstˌkreɪniəl/
KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkræn.i.əl/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the parts of the body that are located behind the skull.
Example
The postcranial skeleton includes all the bones except those of the head.
Conversation
Have you ever studied the postcranial skeleton of animals?
Not really, but I've heard it's quite interesting.
Yeah, it shows how their bodies adapt beyond just the head.
That makes sense! I’d love to learn more about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
caudal
dorsal
posterior
Antonyms
cranial
anterior
cephalic
Root Explanation
Postcranial → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "cranial" (from Latin "cranium", meaning skull). The word "postcranial" refers to structures located behind or after the skull, typically in the context of anatomy.
Memory Tip
Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'cranial' relating to the 'skull' — so postcranial refers to parts that are located after the skull.
Visually Confused Words
otocranial