The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the fact that________ .
A) the sphenoid is in the center of the skull and it articulates (joins) with all of the other bones of the skull (excluding the mandible)
B) the intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the distinct characteristics of the individual human face
C) the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skull
D) the sphenoid is wedged in the superior most portion of the skull and supports all of the other bones below (excluding the mandible)

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The sphenoid bone is in the center of the skull and articulates with all other bones of the skull (excluding the mandible). Its location and articulation with other bones make it crucial in providing structural support to the skull, similar to a "key stone" in an archway.

The Sphenoid Bone Is Sometimes Referred to as a "Key