HealthAugust 13, 2026

pericranium

peh-ri-KRAY-nee-um

Definition

The dense connective tissue membrane that closely covers the external surface of the skull bones.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek roots 'peri-' meaning 'around' and 'kranion' meaning 'skull', essentially describing the tissue that surrounds the cranium.

In the news

In the study, the pericranium is identified as an autologous tissue graft, which is the patient's own naturally compatible tissue used to repair the dura mater after neurosurgery.

Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital: Natural vs. synthetic grafts - which is the better choice for cranial duraplasty?

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