title: An overview of the intracranial vault. Physiology and philosophy.
abstract: This overview of the intracranial vault from a physiologic and philosophic basis should set the stage for a critical analysis of the contents of this volume. There is much to be taught in this area but even more to be learned.
mesh_terms: D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D012886:Skull / Q000502:physiology*