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The bones that form the nasal septum are the _____
The bones that form the nasal septum are the _____
ethmoid and vomer
Which of the following bones does NOT have a paranasal sinus?
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?
The lambdoid suture is found between which two bones?
parietal and occipital
Bones that form the middle cranial fossa include the _____
Bones that form the middle cranial fossa include the _____
Of the following features, which is NOT visible using this sagittal view of the skull?
Of the following features, which is NOT visible using this sagittal view of the skull?
Which statement correctly describes the zygomatic arch?
Which statement correctly describes the zygomatic arch?
In the labeling activity, which bones articulate with the parietal bone?
In the labeling activity, which bones articulate with the parietal bone?
Which correctly describes the temporal bone?
Which correctly describes the temporal bone?
The two bones that contain alveolar processes are the __________.
The two bones that contain alveolar processes are the __________.
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
The divisions of the skeletal system include (the) ________.
The divisions of the skeletal system include (the) ________.
The parietal, temporal, frontal, and occipital bones are part of (the) ________.
The parietal, temporal, frontal, and occipital bones are part of (the) ________.
Which of the following sutures marks the boundary between the temporal bone and the parietal bone of each side of the skull?
Which of the following sutures marks the boundary between the temporal bone and the parietal bone of each side of the skull?
The lambdoid suture is the boundary between which bones?
The lambdoid suture is the boundary between which bones?
Identify the cranial nerve that passes through the olfactory foramina.
Identify the cranial nerve that passes through the olfactory foramina.
Identify the recessed area surrounding the crista galli.
Identify the recessed area surrounding the crista galli.
Identify the primary function of the ethmoidal sinuses.
Identify the primary function of the ethmoidal sinuses.
Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the nasal septum?
Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the nasal septum?
The ethmoid bone is a facial bone.
The ethmoid bone is a facial bone.
The ethmoid bone contains sinuses.
The ethmoid bone contains sinuses.
The ethmoid bone forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum.
The ethmoid bone forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum.
The ethmoid bone is part of the axial skeleton.
The ethmoid bone is part of the axial skeleton.
Identify the location of the occipital bone.
Identify the location of the occipital bone.
Name the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.
Name the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.
Identify the area of the occipital bone that articulates with the vertebral column.
Identify the area of the occipital bone that articulates with the vertebral column.
Identify the occipital bone landmark that cannot be palpated from the surface of the head.
Identify the occipital bone landmark that cannot be palpated from the surface of the head.
Identify the large suture on the posterior surface of the skull at the border of the occipital bone.
Identify the large suture on the posterior surface of the skull at the border of the occipital bone.
Identify the location of the sphenoid bone.
Identify the location of the sphenoid bone.
Identify the region of the sphenoid bone in contact with the pituitary gland.
Identify the region of the sphenoid bone in contact with the pituitary gland.
Identify the region of the sphenoid bone that contains the optic canal.
Identify the region of the sphenoid bone that contains the optic canal.
Which of the following foramen convey a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?
Which of the following foramen convey a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?
The sella turcica is best described as:
The sella turcica is best described as:
The sphenoid bone contains a sinus.
The sphenoid bone contains a sinus.
Identify the region of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.
Identify the region of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.
Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the lower jaw.
Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the lower jaw.
Identify the hole that marks the opening of the ear canal on the superficial surface of the skull.
Identify the hole that marks the opening of the ear canal on the superficial surface of the skull.
Identify the bone that articulates superiorly with the temporal bone.
Identify the bone that articulates superiorly with the temporal bone.
Identify the landmark on the temporal bone that is a pointy spine.
Identify the landmark on the temporal bone that is a pointy spine.
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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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