Anatomy Chapter 6 Flashcards
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The bones that form the nasal septum are the _____

ethmoid and vomer

Which of the following bones does NOT have a paranasal sinus?

  • Maxilla
  • Sphenoid
  • Frontal
  • Temporal (correct)
  • The lambdoid suture is found between which two bones?

    parietal and occipital

    Bones that form the middle cranial fossa include the _____

    <p>sphenoid, temporal, and parietal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Of the following features, which is NOT visible using this sagittal view of the skull?

    <p>External auditory meatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the zygomatic arch?

    <p>The zygomatic bone has a temporal process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the labeling activity, which bones articulate with the parietal bone?

    <p>sphenoid, temporal, occipital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which correctly describes the temporal bone?

    <p>It forms the only articulation with the mandible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two bones that contain alveolar processes are the __________.

    <p>maxilla and mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

    <p>Clavicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The divisions of the skeletal system include (the) ________.

    <p>axial and appendicular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The parietal, temporal, frontal, and occipital bones are part of (the) ________.

    <p>cranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sutures marks the boundary between the temporal bone and the parietal bone of each side of the skull?

    <p>squamous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lambdoid suture is the boundary between which bones?

    <p>parietal and occipital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the cranial nerve that passes through the olfactory foramina.

    <p>the olfactory nerve (CN I)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the recessed area surrounding the crista galli.

    <p>cribriform plates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the primary function of the ethmoidal sinuses.

    <p>Reduce the weight of the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the nasal septum?

    <p>perpendicular plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethmoid bone is a facial bone.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethmoid bone contains sinuses.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethmoid bone forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ethmoid bone is part of the axial skeleton.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the location of the occipital bone.

    <p>posterior surface and base of the cranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.

    <p>foramen magnum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the area of the occipital bone that articulates with the vertebral column.

    <p>occipital condyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the occipital bone landmark that cannot be palpated from the surface of the head.

    <p>occipital condyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the large suture on the posterior surface of the skull at the border of the occipital bone.

    <p>lambdoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the location of the sphenoid bone.

    <p>floor of the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the region of the sphenoid bone in contact with the pituitary gland.

    <p>sella turcica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the region of the sphenoid bone that contains the optic canal.

    <p>lesser wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following foramen convey a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?

    <p>foramen rotundum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sella turcica is best described as:

    <p>a depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sphenoid bone contains a sinus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the region of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.

    <p>zygomatic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the lower jaw.

    <p>mandibular fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the hole that marks the opening of the ear canal on the superficial surface of the skull.

    <p>external auditory meatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the bone that articulates superiorly with the temporal bone.

    <p>parietal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the landmark on the temporal bone that is a pointy spine.

    <p>styloid process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nasal Anatomy

    • The nasal septum consists of the ethmoid and vomer bones.

    Paranasal Sinuses

    • The temporal bone does not contain a paranasal sinus.

    Sutures and Cranial Fossa

    • The lambdoid suture is formed between the parietal and occipital bones.
    • The middle cranial fossa is made up of the sphenoid, temporal, and parietal bones.

    Bone Visibility

    • The external auditory meatus is not visible in a sagittal view of the skull.

    Zygomatic Arch

    • The zygomatic arch is characterized by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone.

    Parietal Bone Articulations

    • The parietal bone articulates with the sphenoid, temporal, and occipital bones.

    Temporal Bone

    • The temporal bone is unique for forming the only joint with the mandible.

    Alveolar Processes

    • The maxilla and mandible contain alveolar processes.

    Skeletal System Divisions

    • The skeletal system is divided into axial and appendicular categories.

    Cranium Components

    • The cranium is composed of the parietal, temporal, frontal, and occipital bones.

    Sutural Boundaries

    • The squamous suture marks the interface between the temporal and parietal bones.

    Cranial Nerves

    • The olfactory nerve (CN I) passes through the olfactory foramina in the cribriform plates, surrounding the crista galli.

    Ethmoid Bone Functions

    • The ethmoidal sinuses serve to reduce the weight of the skull.
    • The perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms part of the nasal septum.

    Ethmoid Bone Classification

    • The ethmoid bone is classified as part of the axial skeleton.

    Occipital Bone Anatomy

    • The occipital bone is located at the posterior base of the cranium and houses the foramen magnum, where the spinal cord passes.
    • Occipital condyles are critical for articulation with the vertebral column.

    Sphenoid Bone Characteristics

    • The sphenoid bone is located at the skull's floor and features the sella turcica, which is an area where the pituitary gland rests.
    • The lesser wings of the sphenoid bone contain the optic canal.

    Trigeminal Nerve Pathway

    • The foramen rotundum conveys a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V).

    Temporal Bone Features

    • The zygomatic process contributes to the zygomatic arch, while the mandibular fossa articulates with the lower jaw.
    • The external auditory meatus marks the opening of the ear canal, and the styloid process is a pointed spine landmark on the temporal bone.

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