I WONDER - How Many Bones Are In The Skull?

The video explains that the human skull is composed of 22 separate bones, not just one. Eight of these bones form the cranium, which protects the brain, with the frontal bone being the largest. The remaining 14 bones shape the face, including the zygomatic bones for cheekbones and nasal bones for the nose. These bones collectively give the face its unique structure and appearance.

How many separate bones make up the human skull?

• 24

• 22

• 20

• 18

What is the primary function of the cranium?

• To shape the nose

• To form the cheekbones

• To protect the brain

• To support the jaw

Which bone is the largest in the cranium?

• Parietal bone

• Temporal bone

• Frontal bone

• Occipital bone

Which bones are responsible for forming the cheekbones?

• Maxilla

• Nasal bones

• Zygomatic bones

• Mandible

What role do the nasal bones play in the facial structure?

• They shape the nose

• They support the teeth

• They create the eye sockets

• They form the jawline