Flintknapper
Member
In order for us to have the best understanding of the skull, it is important to see it Bisected as well.
We are not able to see the many chambers of the skull this way (as we could when Transected), but this view lets us look at the entire length of the skull and better shows the Brain Pan, its relatively small size and the relationship to the Sinus and Nasal cavity.
And last, a closer view clearly showing…the only area with an appreciable thickness of bone is at the Crest of the skull (rear, top).
I find more thickness and a hardier construction in the lower jaw (mandible) than any other place on the skull.
Hopefully, this will help someone “understand” what might have happened…. the next time a bullet fails to drop a headshot hog. Personally, I recommend taking headshots only from the side, (and only then….IF you are a good marksman and confident of your abilities).
There is much room for error when attempting a “brain shot” on a wild hog, but it can be done. A much better shot IMO… is a neck shot, (circumstance permitting).
We are not able to see the many chambers of the skull this way (as we could when Transected), but this view lets us look at the entire length of the skull and better shows the Brain Pan, its relatively small size and the relationship to the Sinus and Nasal cavity.
And last, a closer view clearly showing…the only area with an appreciable thickness of bone is at the Crest of the skull (rear, top).
I find more thickness and a hardier construction in the lower jaw (mandible) than any other place on the skull.
Hopefully, this will help someone “understand” what might have happened…. the next time a bullet fails to drop a headshot hog. Personally, I recommend taking headshots only from the side, (and only then….IF you are a good marksman and confident of your abilities).
There is much room for error when attempting a “brain shot” on a wild hog, but it can be done. A much better shot IMO… is a neck shot, (circumstance permitting).