Human Skull Anatomy Worksheet
Explore the anatomy and functions of the human skull with this Grade 9 science worksheet.
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Human Skull Anatomy Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to the provided illustration when necessary.
1. Which of the following is the primary function of the skull?
To provide flexibility to the neck
To protect the brain
To support the spinal cord
To allow for facial expressions
2. Which bone forms the forehead?
Parietal bone
Temporal bone
Frontal bone
Occipital bone
3. The human skull is composed of two main parts: the cranium and the .
4. The sutures of the skull are immovable joints that connect the .
5. Describe the main difference in function between the bones of the cranium and the facial bones.
6. Label the following parts of the human skull using the word bank provided.
7. The skull is a single bone.
True
False
8. The only movable bone in the skull is the mandible.
True
False