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Skull Bones

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FOR THE AXIAL SKELETON
An illustration of a human skull, viewed from the anterior. The skull has a full set of teeth, and the bony structures are clearly defined, showing sutures and contours.

Frontal

Because your forehead needs a sturdy frame for all those expressive moments.

Anatomical illustration of a human skull viewed from the side. The distinct shape and location of the parietal bone is marked with a dotted line. Teeth, nasal passage, and other cranial features visible.

Parietal

Brain helmets.

Anatomical illustration showing a side view of a human skull. The temporal region of the skull, encompassing the temple area, is outlined with a dashed line. The full set of teeth of the maxilla are also shown. The illustration is set against a plain white background.

Temporal

Ensuring your brain doesn’t get too loud for your ears.

Posterior anatomical illustration of a human skull, featuring the occipital bone and visible sutures across the skull's surface. Includes detail of the upper teeth within the skull. Image showing the bones of the skull.

Occipital

Watching your back since day one.

Illustration of a human skull viewed from the side. The sphenoid bone, located in the mid-skull, is highlighted with a dashed line. Key features like sutures, eye socket, teeth, and jaw are clearly visible.

Sphenoid

The skull’s missing puzzle piece.

Anatomical illustration of a human skull in superior, lateral, and posterior views showing skull bone sutures.

Sutures

Get to know your soft spot

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