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The human skull is a complex bony structure that serves as the framework of the head, protecting the brain and ing facial structures. Below are the detailed features of the skull:
Regions of the Skull
Cranium
Encases and protects the brain.
Composed of 8 bones:
Frontal Bone: Forms the forehead.
Parietal Bones (2): Form the sides and roof of the cranial cavity.
Temporal Bones (2): Located at the sides, house the structures for hearing.
Occipital Bone: Forms the back and base of the skull, featuring the foramen magnum (hole for spinal cord age).
Sphenoid Bone: A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull, contributing to the cranial floor.
Ethmoid Bone: Contributes to the nasal cavity and part of the eye sockets.
Facial Skeleton
s the face and protects the entrances to the digestive and respiratory tracts.
Consists of 14 bones:
Maxillae (2): Upper jawbones.
Zygomatic Bones (2): Cheekbones.
Nasal Bones (2): Bridge of the nose.
Lacrimal Bones (2): Small bones in the medial wall of each orbit.
Palatine Bones (2): Form part of the hard palate and nasal cavity.
Inferior Nasal Conchae (2): Curved bones in the nasal cavity.
Vomer: Forms part of the nasal septum.
Mandible: The lower jawbone and the only movable bone of the skull.
Key Openings and Features
Foramina: Openings for nerves and blood vessels (e.g., foramen magnum, optic canal, jugular foramen).
Sinuses: Air-filled cavities that lighten the skull and enhance voice resonance (e.g., frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal, ethmoidal sinuses).
Sutures: Immovable ts between skull bones (e.g., coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, squamous sutures).
Special Characteristics
Orbit
Bony cavity housing the eyes.
Formed by contributions from seven bones: frontal, sphenoid, zygomatic, maxilla, palatine, lacrimal, and ethmoid.
Temporomandibular t (TMJ)
Articulation between the mandible and temporal bone.
Allows for jaw movement.
Hyoid Bone
A U-shaped bone in the neck, not directly attached to other bones.
s the tongue and is associated with swallowing.
Fontanelles (in infants)
Soft spots in the skull where bones haven't fully fused, allowing for growth and flexibility during birth.#SkullModel #3DPrinting #AnatomyModel #Medical3DModel #HumanSkull #SkullAnatomy #BoneStructure #3DMedicalModel #CraniumModel #FacialSkeleton #3DRendering #AnatomyArt #ForensicAnatomy #MedicalImaging #BiologicalAnatomy #AnatomyEducation #ScientificModel #3DVisualization #SkullBones #AnatomyStudy #CranialAnatomy #MaxillofacialModel #SurgicalPlanning #AnatomicalModel #3DDesign #MedicalResearch #SkullBase #DentalAnatomy #SkullIllustration #PathologicalModel #Craniofacial #OrthopedicModel #NeurosurgeryModel #Bioprinting #AnatomyResearch #CTScanModel #3DScan #MedicalSimulation #ProstheticsDesign #AnatomyTeachingAid #FacialProsthetics #SurgicalGuide #BoneFractures #CustomImplants #ForensicModeling #VirtualAnatomy #BoneAnalysis #BiomedicalEngineering #SkullArt