| Skull base | |
| Latin: | basis cranii externa et. interna |
The base of skull, also known as the cranial base or the cranial floor, is the most inferior area of the skull. It is composed of the endocranium and the lower parts of the calvaria.
Structures found at the base of the skull are for example:
There are five bones that make up the base of the skull:
See main article: Foramina of the skull.