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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa una protuberancia similar a una cabeza en un órgano o estructura, o la parte superior del cuerpo humano o la parte anterior del cuerpo de los animales, que contiene la cara y el cerebro.

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.

   🇪🇸Protuberancia capitada

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Cabeza

   Sinónimos: domeheadnogginnoodlenutpate