<P> The skull consists of two parts , of different embryological origin -- the neurocranium and the facial skeleton ( also called the membraneous viscerocranium ) . The neurocranium ( or braincase ) forms the protective cranial cavity that surrounds and houses the brain and brainstem . The upper areas of the cranial bones form the calvaria ( skullcap ) . The neurocranium includes the mandible . </P>
<P> The skull consists of two parts , of different embryological origin -- the neurocranium and the facial skeleton ( also called the membraneous viscerocranium ) . The neurocranium ( or braincase ) forms the protective cranial cavity that surrounds and houses the brain and brainstem . The upper areas of the cranial bones form the calvaria ( skullcap ) . The neurocranium includes the mandible . </P>
what is the top of the skull called
what is the top of the skull called
calvaria ( skullcap )
calvaria ( skullcap )