Cranium

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013003",
  "term": "Cranium",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain, also known as the neurocranium. It is composed of several flat and irregular bones joined together by fibrous joints called sutures. In developmental toxicology, the proper formation and ossification of the cranium is a key endpoint for assessing potential skeletal abnormalities caused by toxicant exposure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 740 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cranium/"
}