anterior skull base

The anterior skull base is the front part of the bony structure that separates the brain from the nose and mouth. It includes the bones at the front of the skull that form the roof of the nasal cavity and the upper part of the eye sockets. This area helps protect vital brain regions and provides passageways for nerves and blood vessels. Surgeons and doctors focus on it when treating certain head and brain conditions, such as tumors or injuries, because of its close connection to the nasal passages and brain structures.