Acephaly
# Acephaly

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
   * Commons:Category:Headless statues
