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Biology

Force Distribution in the Skull

Quick fact

The human skull can withstand forces up to roughly 1,000 pounds per square inch, partly because its sutures and buttresses redirect stress away from vulnerable areas.

Why this is interesting

You might think the skull is just a hard shell protecting the brain, but its real strength comes from a hidden network of internal arches and buttresses that channel forces with remarkable efficiency.