Frontal bone
Frontal Bone
The Frontal Bone (/ˈfrʌntəl boʊn/; from Latin os frontale) is one of the cranial bones that makes up the human skull. It is located at the front of the skull and is responsible for forming the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets (orbits).
Etymology
The term "Frontal Bone" is derived from the Latin os frontale, which translates to "bone of the forehead". The term "os" is Latin for bone, while "frontale" refers to the forehead.
Structure
The Frontal Bone is a flat bone that consists of three parts: the squamous part, the orbital part, and the nasal part. The squamous part forms the forehead, the orbital part forms the upper part of the eye sockets, and the nasal part forms the upper part of the nasal bridge.
Function
The primary function of the Frontal Bone is to protect the brain and support the structures of the head. It also contributes to the shape and symmetry of the face and skull.
Related Terms
- Cranial Bones: The bones that form the skull.
- Skull: The bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates.
- Orbit: The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
- Nasal Bridge: The upper, bony part of the human nose, which is formed by the Frontal Bone and the nasal bones.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frontal bone
- Wikipedia's article - Frontal bone
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