High Five Facts - Skull

The video presents five fascinating facts about the human skull. It explains that the skull is composed of 22 bones, with the cranium protecting the brain and the face bones shaping facial features. In babies, skull bones are not fully fused, allowing for growth and development. The mandible is the only movable skull bone, crucial for chewing and speaking. The skull has openings called foramina for nerves and blood vessels. As we age, the skull undergoes remodeling, changing shape to accommodate growth and aging.

How many bones make up the human skull?

• Twenty-two

• Fourteen

• Eight

• One

What is the purpose of fontanels in a baby's skull?

• To fuse the bones together immediately

• To make the skull heavier

• To allow the skull to change shape during birth

• To protect the brain

Which bone in the skull is capable of movement?

• Nasal bone

• Mandible

• Zygomatic bone

• Frontal bone

What is the function of the foramina in the skull?

• To allow nerves and blood vessels to pass through

• To protect the eyes

• To store nutrients

• To fuse the skull bones

What is the process called when the skull changes shape as you grow?

• Foramina

• Thickening

• Remodeling

• Fusing