Function of the Skull
The functions of the skull includes:
- Skull protects the brain from the external injury or trauma.
- It enables stereoscopic vision, by fixing the distance between the eyes.
- The upper jawbone (maxilla) and lower jawbone (mandible) provide support for teeth, facilitating biting and chewing.
- It aids in sound localisation as it fixes the position of the ears that pinpoints the direction and distance of sounds.
- Skull supports the face and contains various sensory organs, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
- The shape and structure of the skull contribute to facial aesthetics, giving each person a unique appearance.
What Are The 22 Bones Of The Skull?
Bones of the skull form the cavity of the brain and support the structure of the face. It consists of 22 bones, categorized into cranial and facial bones, along with the mandible and hyoid bones. The cranial bones are 8, and the facial bones are 14 in number, which shape the facial features. The skull forms the anterior-most portion of the skeleton, which includes both the brain and various sensory organs like the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Table of Content
- Human Skull
- Skull Bone Anatomy
- Function of the Skull
- FAQs on Bones of Human Skull
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