The human skull (latin: Cranium) is the skeleton of the head composed of 22 bones. Bones of the skull are joined together primarily by sutures.

The skull forms the frontmost portion of the axial skeleton and is a product of cephalization and vesicular enlargement of the brain, with several special senses structures such as the eyes, ears, nose, … The skull consists of the rounded brain case that houses the brain and the facial bones that form the upper and lower jaws, nose, orbits, and other facial structures. 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) …