Acephaly Explained

Acephaly (in Greek: a = without / képhalê = head) is a term used to define:

• In medicine:
  • in forensic medicine: a decapitated corpse whose head has not been found
  • Twin reversed arterial perfusion
• an animal without a head. For example:
  • Great scallop
  • Maggot, the larva of the fly
• a relatively complete sculpture, the head of which has not been found. For example:
  • Winged Victory of Samothrace
  • Venus of Arles