Parts of the Human Skull
The human skull forms the identity of the individual. It contains the framework for the eyes, nose, ears and mouth of the individual. It houses and protects the brain from mild trauma, from the elements, yet has openings for four of the five senses.
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Parietal Bones
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The parietal bones form the sides of the skull and connect to form the top of the head. They extend from the back of the skull to the back of the lower jaw (mandible).
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Frontal Bone
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The frontal bone connects to the two parietal bones and creates the forehead, the upper part of the eye socket and the brow.
Maxilla
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The maxilla holds the upper teeth, extends around the nasal cavity, connects to the cheekbones and forms the portion of the eye sockets along the bridge of the nose.
Mandible
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The mandible is the lower jawbone, containing the lower teeth. It forms the chin and connects to the temporal bones, which contains the ear canal.
Occipital Bone
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The occipital bone is the lower back of the skull, connecting to the two parietal bones and the temporal bones.
Temporal Bone
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The temporal bones form the ear canal, are connected to the occipital bone, the zygomatic process (cheekbone) and form the bottom of the skull.
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