Yes, X-rays penetrate the skull. It takes something as dense as lead to completely block out x-rays.

There is no aftercare required following skull or sinus x-ray procedures.

Doctors may order skull x rays to aid in the diagnosis of a variety of diseases or injuries. sinusitis.bone fractures.tumors.Birth defects.Abnormal tissues or glands.

The study of how to use x-rays to look at the brain by having them penetrate through the skull.

protective covering (a lead apron)