A cranioclast (from Greek κρανίον kranion "head, scull" and -κλάστης -klastes "breaker") is surgical instrument akin to a strong forceps.
The cranioclast, a surgical instrument named after the Greek κρανίον (meaning "head, scull") and -κλάστης (-klastes meaning "breaker"), is similar to powerful forceps in its use within anatomical procedures.