Which of the cranial bones are not joined by sutures?

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The Cranium

The cranium is a part of the skull that protects the brain. These bones form the face, eye sockets, cheeks, jaw, and nose. The cranium is formed of 8 bones joined together by sutures. The cranium is formed of the sphenoid, ethmoid, occipital, two temporal bones, two parietal bones, and the frontal bone

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In this lesson, learn about the eight cranial bones, their locations, and understand the cranium's function.

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