Why do you think there are so many bones in the cranium? Why do you think we are born with separate cranial bones that later fuse together as we grow and develop?
Added by Thomas E.
Step 1
The cranium is the part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain. It is essential for the brain to be well-protected, as it is the control center for the entire body. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Sri K and 50 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Explain why the bones of the neurocranium are not fused at the time of birth.
Shaiju T.
Why does an adult not have as many bones as a child?
Joanna Q.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD
