| Francais | Anglais | Prononciation IPA | Exemple clinique |
|---|
| Crane | Skull | /skʌl/ | The skull protects the brain. |
| Boite cranienne | Cranium | /ˈkreɪniəm/ | The cranium consists of 8 bones. |
| Machoire inferieure | Mandible / Lower jaw | /ˈmændɪbəl/ | The mandible is the only mobile bone of the skull. |
| Orbite | Orbit / Eye socket | /ˈɔːbɪt/ | A fracture of the orbital floor may cause diplopia. |
| Cavite nasale | Nasal cavity | /ˈneɪzəl ˈkævɪti/ | The nasal cavity is divided by the nasal septum. |
| Palais dur | Hard palate | /hɑːd ˈpælɪt/ | The hard palate separates the nasal and oral cavities. |
| Fontanelle | Fontanelle | /ˌfɒntəˈnɛl/ | The anterior fontanelle closes at 18-24 months. |
| Suture | Suture | /ˈsuːtʃər/ | Premature suture fusion causes craniosynostosis. |
| Nerf cranien | Cranial nerve | /ˈkreɪniəl nɜːv/ | There are 12 cranial nerves in total. |
| Grand trou | Foramen magnum | /fəˈreɪmɛn ˈmæɡnəm/ | The brainstem passes through the foramen magnum. |