The Human Skull | Michigan State University - Edubirdie

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ANTR 211 | Human Tissues and Cells for Medical Illustrators
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2024
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The Skull The Skeletal System Organs The skull is made up of the cranial bones (of the cranium) and the facial bones, which include the mandible. The joints of the cranial and facial bones are called sutures. The 8 cranial bones include; a frontal bone, 2 parietal bones, an occipital bone and 2 temporal bones, the sphenoid bone and the ethmoid bone. The 14 facial bones include; the mandible, 2 maxilla bones, 2 zygomatic bones, 2 nasal bones, 2 lacrimal bones, 2 palatine bones, a vomer, and 2 nasal choncha bones. Function The cranium surrounds and protects the brain and the organs of hearing and balance. The facial bones form the structure of the face, hold the eyes, and the organs for taste and smell and anchor the teeth. They have the openings for air and food. The whole skull anchors muscles that hold the head up, allow us to chew, and form facial expressions. Most of the bones of the skull are flat bones, except the mandible. The mandible is attached to the skull by a type of hinge joint. It is the biggest, strongest bone of the skull.

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