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The paranasal sinuses are ______ in the nasal cavity.
The paranasal sinuses are ______ in the nasal cavity.
centered
The paranasal sinuses serve to protect ______ structures in the event of facial trauma.
The paranasal sinuses serve to protect ______ structures in the event of facial trauma.
vital
The ______ bone is the only bone that does not articulate with another bone.
The ______ bone is the only bone that does not articulate with another bone.
hyoid
The vertebral column is also known as the ______.
The vertebral column is also known as the ______.
The top ______ vertebrae of the spinal column are moveable.
The top ______ vertebrae of the spinal column are moveable.
The ______ and coccyx vertebrae of the spinal column are fused.
The ______ and coccyx vertebrae of the spinal column are fused.
The ______ are cavities within the bones of the skull.
The ______ are cavities within the bones of the skull.
The ______ are lines of junction between the bones of the skull.
The ______ are lines of junction between the bones of the skull.
The ______ is a U-shaped bone located at the base of the tongue.
The ______ is a U-shaped bone located at the base of the tongue.
In the fetal ______, the bones are not fused, allowing it to pass through the birth canal.
In the fetal ______, the bones are not fused, allowing it to pass through the birth canal.
The ______ bones of the skull are reduced in number in mammals compared to early fishes.
The ______ bones of the skull are reduced in number in mammals compared to early fishes.
The vertebral column serves as the main ______ axis in vertebrates.
The vertebral column serves as the main ______ axis in vertebrates.
The ______ is the only movable bone of the skull.
The ______ is the only movable bone of the skull.
The frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones contain the ______ sinuses.
The frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones contain the ______ sinuses.
The ______ suture separates the frontal and parietal bones.
The ______ suture separates the frontal and parietal bones.
The ______ bone forms the upper jaw and part of the orbit.
The ______ bone forms the upper jaw and part of the orbit.
The ______ suture separates the parietal bones.
The ______ suture separates the parietal bones.
In the ______ skull, the bones are not yet fused together.
In the ______ skull, the bones are not yet fused together.
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Study Notes
Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Anatomy
- Paranasal sinuses are located in the nasal cavity.
- They protect vital structures during facial trauma.
- The hyoid bone is unique as it does not articulate with any other bone.
Vertebral Column
- Also known as the spine.
- The upper cervical vertebrae are moveable, allowing for head rotation and flexibility.
- Sacral and coccygeal vertebrae are fused, contributing to pelvic stability.
Skull Features
- Cavities within the skull bones are called sinuses.
- Sutures are lines of junction where skull bones meet.
- The hyoid bone, located at the base of the tongue, aids in swallowing.
Fetal Development
- In fetal development, bones of the skull are unfused to facilitate passage through the birth canal.
- Mammals possess fewer skull bones compared to early fish due to evolutionary adaptations.
Functions and Movability
- The vertebral column serves as the main support axis for vertebrate bodies.
- The mandible is the only movable bone in the skull.
- Frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones are associated with the paranasal sinuses.
Skull Sutures
- The coronal suture separates the frontal bone from the parietal bones.
- The maxilla forms the upper jaw and part of the eye socket.
- The sagittal suture separates the left and right parietal bones.
Non-Fused Skull in Fetus
- In fetal skulls, bones remain unfused, allowing for greater flexibility during birth.
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