Frontal bone facts for kids
The frontal bone is a very important bone located at the front of your skull. It's the large, flat bone that forms your forehead and the upper part of your eye sockets. Its name, os frontis, comes from the Latin word frons, which means "forehead." This bone helps protect your brain and gives shape to your face.
| Bone: Frontal bone | ||
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| Frontal bone highlighted in red | ||
| Latin | os frontale | |
| Gray's | subject #33 135 | |
| Articulations | twelve bones: the sphenoid, the ethmoid, the two parietals, the two nasals, the two maxillæ, the two lacrimals, and the two zygomatics | |
| MeSH | Frontal+Bone | |
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What is the Frontal Bone?
The frontal bone is shaped a bit like a seashell. It's a strong, curved bone that makes up the front part of your head. It's one of the largest bones in your skull.
Parts of the Frontal Bone
The frontal bone has three main parts:
- The squamous part is the largest and most noticeable part. This is the flat, curved section that forms your forehead.
- The orbital part forms the upper part of your eye sockets. These parts help protect your eyes.
- The nasal part is a small section that connects to the bones of your nose.
What Does the Frontal Bone Do?
The frontal bone has several important jobs:
- Protection: Its main role is to protect the front part of your brain. It acts like a helmet for your brain.
- Support: It helps support the structures of your face. This includes your eyes and nose.
- Shape: It gives your forehead and the upper part of your face its unique shape.
How the Frontal Bone Connects to Other Bones
The frontal bone doesn't work alone. It connects to many other bones in your skull. These connections are called articulations. It connects to 12 other bones:
- The sphenoid bone and ethmoid bone are inside your skull.
- Two parietal bones are on the sides of your head.
- Two nasal bones form the bridge of your nose.
- Two maxillary bones form your upper jaw.
- Two lacrimal bones are near your tear ducts.
- Two zygomatic bones form your cheekbones.
These connections create a strong, protective case for your brain and other important parts of your head.
Images for kids
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animation of the frontal bone
See also
In Spanish: Hueso frontal para niños
