Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0073403717
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Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - The Skull - Before You Go On - Page 245: 5

Answer

Cranial bones enclose the brain. Some examples include the sphenoid, ethmoid, occipital, and frontal bones. Facial bones do not enclose the brain. Some examples include the vomer, mandible, zygomatic bones, and lacrimal bones.

Work Step by Step

Cranial bones enclose the brain. The cranium is a rigid structure with a large hole for the spinal cord. Facial bones do not enclose the brain. Facial bones shape the face and provide attachment for the muscles of facial expression and mastication.
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