How Many Bones Are In The Skull?
Learn just how many bones make up the skull in “I WONDER – How Many Bones Are In The Skull?” Join our goofy skeleton friend as he points out all the different bones that come together to form the skull and face. Kids will discover how the skull is constructed from 22 different bones, including the rounded cranium, jaw bone, cheek bones, and tiny bones of the inner ear. See diagrams showcase each facial and cranial bone while our skeleton describes their important functions. The perfect introduction to learning about the anatomy of the skull for young learners. After watching, kids will know the names and jobs of the bones that protect our brain and give our head its structure and shape!
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I wonder, did you know that your skull is not just one big bone? It’s actually made up of 22 separate bones that are connected together. Eight of these bones form the cranium, which protects your brain. The largest of these is the frontal bone, which makes up your forehead.
The other 14 bones make up your face, including the zygomatic bones that create your cheekbones and the nasal bones that shape your nose. These bones work together to give your face its unique structure and appearance.