The Cranial Bones are
a group of bones within the human head.
There are 8 cranial bones including:
1 x Ethmoid Bone
1 x Frontal Bone
1 x Occipital Bone
2 x Parietal Bones
1 x Sphenoid Bone
2 x Temporal Bones
These cranial bones form the structure of the top, back, and sides of
the skull.
(The structure of the front of the head is formed by the Facial
Bones.)
The functions of the cranium include holding in place and protecting
the brain in its cavity, which is called the "cranial vault". The cranial
bones are relatively flat and plate-like
in shape and are positioned together at joints called sutures.
The individual shapes and personalising features of the cranial (and
facial) bones contribute much of the definition of the static appearance
of the face. This is especially important in some aspects of archeological
research because forensic pathologists and biologists can reconstruct
the superficial appearance of a face from the cranial and facial bones. The
most important cranial bones for the appearance of the face
is the
frontal bone, located at the top of the face above the
eyeballs.
Other related pages include Structure
and Functions of Bones (generally), Disorders
of the Skeletal System and Bones
of the Arms & Legs.
These may be of particular interest to students of courses in Massage, Reflexology,
Beauty Therapies, and other basic-level medical or clinical courses.
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