frontal bone
The 'frontal bone' is a key structure in the human skull, forming the forehead and part of the eye sockets and nasal cavity.
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Definition
C1Human Anatomy
(medical, scientific)The bone in the skull that forms the forehead, the roof of the eye sockets, and part of the nasal cavity.
Example
- The frontal bone provides shape to the forehead and protection for the frontal lobes of the brain.
- In infants, the frontal bone is initially in two parts that fuse together.
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