cranium

noun3

1. •
   That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw.

   • The Skull is divided into two parts, the Cranium and the Face. The Cranium is composed of eight bones; […] — 1858
2. •
   The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible).

   • In this study, the cranium recovered from the River Witham in Lincoln exhibited a black metallic staining on the surfaces of the teeth. — 2014
3. •
   Synonym of skull.