ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Question
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Which part of the skeletal system protects the brain?
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pelvis
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ribs
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scapula
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cranium/skull
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. 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 are the cranial and facial region.
Detailed explanation-2: -The brain is protected by the bones of the skull and by a covering of three thin membranes called meninges. The brain is also cushioned and protected by cerebrospinal fluid. This watery fluid is produced by special cells in the four hollow spaces in the brain, called ventricles.
Detailed explanation-3: -The skull protects the brain and forms the shape of the face.
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