Everything about Head totally explained
In
anatomy, the
head of an
animal is the
rostral part (from
anatomical position) that usually comprises the
brain,
eyes,
ears,
nose, and
mouth (all of which aid in various sensory functions, such as
sight,
hearing,
smell, and
taste). Some very simple animals may not have a head, but many
bilaterally symmetric forms do.
Anatomy generally
Bilateral symmetry
The very simplest animals don't have a head, but many
bilaterally symmetric forms do.
Vertebrates in particular have distinctive heads, which is associated with the development of the
neural crest in the developing vertebrate embryo. The contents of the vertebrate head are protected by an enclosure of
bone called the
skull, which is attached to the
spine. The head is the most complex anatomical construct in the anatomy of vertebrates.
The head is of singular importance as it contains the
brain, the nerve center in animals.
Cultural import
For humans, the head and particularly the face are the main distinguishing feature between different people, due to their easily discernible features such as hair and eye color, nose, eye and mouth shapes, wrinkles, etc.
People who are more
intelligent than normal are sometimes depicted in
cartoons as having bigger heads, as a way of indicating that they've a larger brain; in
science fiction, an
extraterrestrial having a big head is often symbolic of high intelligence. However, minor changes in brain size don't have much effect on intelligence in humans.
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In
English slang, sometimes a boastful individual is said to have a "big head."
The weight of the average adult human head is about 3.6 kilograms or 8 pounds.
Clothing
In many cultures, covering the head is seen as a sign of respect. Often, some or all of the head must be covered and veiled when entering holy places, or places of prayer. For many centuries, women in Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia have covered their hair as a sign of modesty. This trend has changed drastically in Europe in the 20th Century, although is still observed in other parts of the world. In addition, a number of religious paths require men to wear specific head clothing- such as the Jewish
yarmulke, or the sikh turban; or Muslim women, who cover their hair, ears and neck with a scarf.
Different headpieces can also signify status, origin, religious/spiritual beliefs, social grouping, occupation, and fashion choices.
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