skull bones

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What is the Frontal Bone?

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The Frontal Bone is a bone located at the front of the skull, forming the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

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What is the thickest bone in the skull?

Back

The Frontal Bone is the thickest bone in the skull.

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What is the Occipital Bone?

Back

The Occipital Bone is located at the back of the skull and contains the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord passes.

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What is the Sphenoid Bone?

Back

The Sphenoid Bone is a complex bone located in the middle of the skull, contributing to the base of the skull and the eye sockets.

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What is the Parietal Bone?

Back

The Parietal Bones are two bones that form the sides and roof of the skull.

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What is the Mandible?

Back

The Mandible, or lower jawbone, is the largest and strongest bone of the face, holding the lower teeth.

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What is the Nasal Bone?

Back

The Nasal Bones are two small bones that form the bridge of the nose.

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What is the Ethmoid Bone?

Back

The Ethmoid Bone is a light and spongy bone located between the eyes, forming part of the nasal cavity and the orbits.

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What is the Lacrimal Bone?

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The Lacrimal Bone is a small bone forming part of the eye socket, located in the inner corner of the eye.

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What is the Vomer Bone?

Back

The Vomer is a thin, flat bone that forms part of the nasal septum, dividing the nasal cavity into two nostrils.