CORTEX
The outer surface of the brain that consists of gray matter.
CORTICAL
Refers to a process of the brain cortex.
CORTICAL LAMINAR NECROSIS
Used to describe the appearance of the brain surface that has been subjected to injury. It is part of the normal healing process.
COSTOPHRENIC ANGLES
The lower outer corners of the lungs.
COUP
Refers to the brain injury that occurs at the site of impact or trauma.
CRANIAL
Of or referring to the cranium.
CRANIOSYNOSTOSIS
An abnormal condition where the sutures of the skull are fused too early in childhood. A suture is the point where two pieces of bone meet and are fused, or "zipped-up", together. This process can cause an abnormal shape of the skull.
CRANIUM
The head.
CRICOID
A small bone located behind the trachea or windpipe.
CRICOPHARYGEUS MUSCLE
A muscle sphincter located high in the esophagus that squeezes and opens to allow food and drink to pass into the esophagus or swallowing tube.