Cranial bones: Welcome to a fascinating exploration of

Welcome to a fascinating exploration of the cranial bones that make up the human skull. In this post, we’ll take you on a journey through these important bones, each thoughtfully labeled for clarity. The skull is divided into two main sections: the cranial bones and the facial bones. Learn about the 8 cranial bones that form the neurocranium or braincase, their functions, anatomy, and joints. See a labeled diagram and mnemonic devices to remember their names. In the adult, the skull consists of 22 individual bones , 21 of which are immobile and united into a single unit. The 22nd bone is the mandible (lower jaw), which is the only moveable bone of the skull . Figure 1. Parts of the Skull. The skull is made up of 22 bones as well as a plethora of cartilage and ligaments. Except for the mandible, all other bones of the skull are joined together. Skull Bone Anatomy The bones of the skull can be divided into 2 main segments: Cranial bones (8) Facial skeletal bones (14) List of Cranial Bones Following are the list of neurocranial bones Ethmoid -1x Frontal -1x Occipital -1x Parietal -2x Sphenoid-1x Temporal -2x List of Facial Bones Following are the list of facial skeletal bones ...