Skull

The skull is the skeletal structure of the head and contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose and mouth. It protects the brain and other structures of the head from injury. It is composed of two parts: the cranium and the facial bones. The cranium encloses and protects the brain and provides attachment points for the muscles of the face, neck and head. The facial bones make up the front portion of the skull and give structure to the face. They form the upper and lower jaws, the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes. Without a skull, the brain and other structures of the head would be exposed to harm.