10/08/2026
The human cranium has eight bones that protect the brain. These include the single frontal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones, along with paired parietal and temporal bones. They connect using tight joints called sutures.Single BonesFrontal bone: Forms your forehead and top eye sockets.Occipital bone: Sits at the back base of the skull with a large hole for the spinal cord.Sphenoid bone: Shaped like a butterfly; spans the middle skull base.Ethmoid bone: Lies between the eyes to form parts of the nasal cavity and eye sockets.Paired BonesParietal bones: Two large plates forming the top and sides of the head.Temporal bones: Two bones sitting on the lower sides near your ears.
