Origin of Basicranium ď Ž ď Ž ď Ž
The anterior cranial base is derived from the neural crest. The posterior cranial base is formed by the paraxial mesoderm. Unlike other facial bones, the basicranium is formed through endochondral ossification. In this, a cartilage plate, known as the chondrocranium, is formed first and soon replaced by bones. Individual bones are then connected by cartilaginous structures termed synchondroses. www.indiandentalacademy.com