The calvaria (or skullcap) is formed by the ________ bones.
A) frontal, temporal, and parietal
B) frontal, parietal, and occipital
C) temporal, parietal, and occipital
D) frontal, temporal, and occipital
E) frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital

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The calvaria, or skullcap, is formed by the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones. Choice A is incorrect because it includes the temporal bones, which do not contribute to the calvaria. Choice C is incorrect because it includes the temporal bones and excludes the frontal bone. Choice D is incorrect because it excludes the parietal bone. Choice E is incorrect because it includes the temporal bones, which do not contribute to the calvaria.

The Calvaria (Or Skullcap) Is Formed by the ________ Bones