Craniology

The science of studying the skull and its derivatives. The term was introduced by B. A. Chudinkov and S. I. Zamyatin (1935), who replaced “craniology” → “karyology”.

*Craniology* is a science that studies various aspects of the structure and functions of the human skull. It includes the study of the shape, size, anatomy and physiology of the skull, as well as its relationship with other body systems.

Modern craniology research methods include computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and other high-precision diagnostic tools. These methods make it possible to determine the exact condition of the bones and tissues of the skull, to identify possible pathologies and disorders of the brain.

One of the most important areas of craniology is the assessment of the condition of the skull in newborns. After all, it is in the first months of life that all the main structures of the brain are formed, so the condition of the skull is one of the key indicators of the baby’s physical health. In addition, a craniologist is a necessary tool