The skull is one of the most vital bony structures of the human body, as it houses and protects the most important organs, including the brain. There are 29 bones (including the hyoid and middle ear bones) that comprise the skull and give shape to the head. The skull is divided into the neurocranium and the facial skeleton. More @Wikipedia
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