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[[Image:Human skull anterior view.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Human skull (anterior view)]]
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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