The frontal bone is the bone in your forehead.
It is one of eight bones in the skull.
As an infant grows, this frontal suture fuses the frontal bone together into one solid piece.
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The frontal bone is also surrounded by seven articulating bones to create joints.
Anatomical Variations
Infants have a space between the frontal and parietal bones called afontanelle.
These padded layers and cerebrospinal fluid keep the brain safe, and prevent it from hitting against the skull.
What is the frontal process bone?
The frontal process and the frontal bone are not the same thing.
Associated Conditions
Diseases of the frontal bone includehyperostosis frontalis internaandcraniosynostosis.
It is present in 5% 12% of the general population.
Hyperostosis frontalis interna has no known treatment.
Craniosynostosis
Craniosynostosis happens in infants when any sutures close early.
What happens if the frontal bone is damaged?
Summary
The frontal bone is the bone located in your forehead.
It helps protect your brain and support important structures in your face such as the eyes and nasal passages.
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