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The Occipital bone contains the foramen magnum, which could allow access to the brain.

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What is the function of the cranial and facial bone?

to protect you brain


What is the difference between the brain and the cranial?

The brain is an organ responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions. The cranium is the skull bone that encases and protects the brain. The brain and the cranium are distinct entities, with the brain being the organ housed within the cranium.


Which bone forms the rostral wall of the cranial cavity?

The frontal bone forms the rostral (anterior) wall of the cranial cavity. It is located at the front of the skull and is responsible for protecting the brain.


What bone protects your brain?

the scull or cranial bonesThe skull.This group of bones is collectively known as the skull, or the cranium (as it is termed, medically).a skeleton that is why head is hardskull bonesthe Frontal Bone, parietal bone, temporal bone, occipital bone and the temporal bone are the bones that protect your brain. =D


What bone forms the back part of the cranial floor and is the covering for the back portion of the brain?

Foramen magnum


Name the three cranial bones that contain sinuses?

Anterior cranial fossa which accommodates the anterior lobe of brain.Middle cranial fossa, much wider than the anterior cranial fossa contain the 2 temporal lobes of brain.Posterior cranial fossa is much shallower and wider than the middle cranial fossa and it accommodates the occipital lobes of the brain.


What is the most superior cranial bone?

The frontal bone is considered one of the most superior cranial bones. It forms the forehead and upper part of the eye sockets, contributing to the overall structure and protection of the brain.


How many cranial bones do you have?

There are 8 cranial bones in the human skull. They include the frontal bone, parietal bones, temporal bones, occipital bone, sphenoid bone, and ethmoid bone.


What bony depression of the cranial floor does the pituitary sit?

The pituitary gland sits in the hypophyseal fossa, which is a bony depression on the cranial floor at the base of the brain. It is located in the sphenoid bone, specifically in the sella turcica region.


What is Incision into the skull to approach the brain?

An incision into the skull to approach the brain is called a craniotomy. This procedure allows surgeons to access and treat various conditions within the brain, such as tumors, aneurysms, or traumatic brain injuries. It involves creating a bone flap in the skull to provide access to the brain tissue.


What is the name of a cranial flat bone?

Frontal bone


What is the part of the skull that surrounds the brain?

The occipital bone is the bone at the back of the skull where the spinal cord attaches to the brain, moving up from there you have a parietal bone on each side and the inter-parietal bone between them