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The internal carotid arteries branch into the skull and circulate blood to the front part of the brain. The vertebral arteries follow the spinal column into the skull, where they join together at the brainstem and form the basilar artery, which supplies blood to the rear portions of the brain.
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Nov 21, 2023 · The human skull consists of 22 bones (or 29, including the inner ear bones and hyoid bone) which are mostly connected together by ossified joints, so called sutures. The skull is divided into the braincase (neurocr anium) and the facial skeleton (viscerocranium).
The skull is the skeletal structure of the head that supports the face and protects the brain. It is subdivided into the facial bones and the cranium, or cranial vault (Figure 7.3.1). The facial bones underlie the facial structures, form the nasal cavity, enclose the eyeballs, and support the teeth of the upper and lower jaws.
- Lindsay M. Biga, Sierra Dawson, Amy Harwell, Robin Hopkins, Joel Kaufmann, Mike LeMaster, Philip Mat...
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Sep 5, 2024 · The bones of the skull can be considered as two groups: those of the cranium (which consist of the cranial roof and cranial base) and those of the face. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the bones of the skull – their orientation, articulations, and clinical relevance.
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The skull consists of the rounded brain case that houses the brain and the facial bones that form the upper and lower jaws, nose, orbits, and other facial structures. Watch this video to view a rotating and exploded skull, with color-coded bones.
Jun 14, 2024 · The brain is housed inside the bony covering called the cranium. The cranium protects the brain from injury. Together, the cranium and bones that protect the face are called the skull. Between the skull and brain is the meninges, which consist of three layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Introduction. The brain, contained in and protected by the skull and suspended in cerebrospinal fluid, is one of the most important and complex organs in the body.
