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The '''skull''' is a [[Bone|bony]] structure found in many [[Animalia|animals]] which provides the framework for the head and protects the head and brain against injury. Animals with skulls are called ''Craniates''. | The '''skull''' is a [[Bone|bony]] structure found in many [[Animalia|animals]] which provides the framework for the head and protects the head and brain against injury. Animals with skulls are called ''Craniates''. | ||
The skull consists of two bones: the [[cranium]] and the [[mandible]]. A skull that is missing its mandible is only a cranium. | The skull consists of two bones: the [[cranium]] and the [[mandible]]. A skull that is missing its mandible is only a cranium. | ||
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Revision as of 14:51, June 24, 2007
The skull is a bony structure found in many animals which provides the framework for the head and protects the head and brain against injury. Animals with skulls are called Craniates.
The skull consists of two bones: the cranium and the mandible. A skull that is missing its mandible is only a cranium. Template:Expand