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General Features and Functions of the Skull

Components of neurocranium

Components of neurocranium

Neurocranium consists of 8 parts: frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, occipital, 2 temporal, and 2 parietal bones.

This is a diagram of a skull that displays the components of neurocranium. The neurocranium consists of 8 parts: frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, occipital, 2 temporal, and 2 parietal bones.

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