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Compare the shapes of the bones of the Human skull with the shapes of the bones of the human leg. How do the shapes differ? Why are the shapes important?

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Leg bones
• long and skinny

Skull bones
• thin and wide

Many skull bones are carved. Leg bones enable walking and standing. While skull bones are designed to protect the brain.
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