Defn: A ventral cartilaginous or bony element of the coracoid in the shoulder girdle of some vertebrates.
EPICRANIAL
Ep`i*cra"ni*al, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Pertaining to the epicranium; as epicranial muscles.
EPICRANIUM
Ep`i*cra"ni*um, n. Etym: [NL. See Epi-, and Cranium.]
1. (Anat.)
Defn: The upper and superficial part of the head, including the scalp, muscles, etc.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The dorsal wall of the head of insects.
EPICTETAIN; EPICTETIAN
Ep`ic*te"tain, Ep`ic*te"tian, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Pertaining to Epictetus, the Roman Stoic philosopher, whose conception of life was to be passionless under whatever circumstances.