caput

A noun referring to a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure, or the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals, containing the face and brains.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen kopfartigen Vorsprung an einem Organ oder einer Struktur bezeichnet oder den oberen Teil des menschlichen Körpers bzw. den vorderen Teil des tierischen Körpers, der Gesicht und Gehirn enthält.

1. Headlike protuberance C2 formal medical

   A rounded, head-shaped projection or swelling on an organ or anatomical structure.

   • The caput of the humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity.
   • In anatomy, the caput of a muscle is its origin point.
   • The caput of the femur fits into the hip socket.

   🇩🇪Köpfchen

   Synonyme: capitulumheadknob

2. Head of the body C2 formal medical

   The uppermost part of the human body, containing the brain, face, and sensory organs.

   • The caput is protected by the skull.
   • Injuries to the caput require immediate medical attention.
   • The caput houses the primary sensory organs.

   🇩🇪Kopf

   Synonyme: domeheadnogginnoodlenutpate