Question

multiple choice question
the ______ bones form the sides and the roof of the cranium.

○ occipital
○ temporal
○ frontal
○ parietal

Explanation:

The parietal bones are two bones that form the sides and roof of the cranium. The occipital bone is at the back of the skull, the temporal bones are on the sides near the temples, and the frontal bone is at the front.

Answer:

D. parietal