Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cranially

adverb

/ˈkreɪ.ni.ə.li/

Definition

In a direction toward the head or cranium.

Examples

The incision was made cranially to avoid damaging any vital structures.
During the surgery, the doctor instructed the team to shift the instruments cranially.

Meaning

Referring to a position or movement towards the head; it is often used in anatomical or medical contexts to describe locations or movements in relation to the head.