1. Plural of calvarium; the upper part of the skull that encloses the brain; the cranium.
Usage: anatomical term; formal/medical

Examples

• The anthropologist examined the calvariums of ancient human remains.
• Medical students studied the structure of calvariums in their anatomy course.
• The museum displayed several calvariums from different primate species.
• Damage to the calvariums can be detected through CT scanning.
• Comparative analysis of calvariums helps scientists understand human evolution.