Skull anatomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image
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The skull is anterior to the spinal column and is the bony structure that encases the brain. Its purpose is to protect the brain and allow attachments for the facial muscles. The two regions of the skull
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Fetal head molding: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image
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Long bones: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image
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Head trauma: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image
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Newborn Cephalohematoma - Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms
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Skull anatomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image, skulls and bone
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Migraine: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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Craniotomy - series—Normal anatomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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Vision Scientific VAL208 Human Skull with Markings, Muscle and Sutures, Muscle Origins (Painted red) and Insertion (Painted Blue), Detailed Hand Numbering
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Skull, Definition, Anatomy, & Function