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Which type of bone is the occipital bone classified as?
Which type of bone is the occipital bone classified as?
- Irregular bone
- Long bone
- Short bone
- Flat bone (correct)
What is one of the primary functions of the occipital bone?
What is one of the primary functions of the occipital bone?
- Provide attachment for muscles
- Form the foramen magnum (correct)
- Protect the brain
- Support the spine
Which of the following bones articulates with the occipital bone?
Which of the following bones articulates with the occipital bone?
- Humerus
- Coxal bone
- Scapula
- Parietal bone (correct)
What type of blood supply does the occipital bone receive?
What type of blood supply does the occipital bone receive?
Which part of the temporal bone is NOT listed in its subdivisions?
Which part of the temporal bone is NOT listed in its subdivisions?
Which bone is NOT a part of the cranium?
Which bone is NOT a part of the cranium?
How many Parietal bones are present in the cranium?
How many Parietal bones are present in the cranium?
What is the primary function of the Frontal bone?
What is the primary function of the Frontal bone?
Which of the following bones articulates with the Frontal bone?
Which of the following bones articulates with the Frontal bone?
Which artery supplies blood to the Frontal bone?
Which artery supplies blood to the Frontal bone?
What type of bone are the Parietal bones classified as?
What type of bone are the Parietal bones classified as?
Which bone articulates with both the Frontal bone and the Sphenoid bone?
Which bone articulates with both the Frontal bone and the Sphenoid bone?
What is FALSE about the Sphenoid bone?
What is FALSE about the Sphenoid bone?
Which bones make up the cranium?
Which bones make up the cranium?
Flashcards
Occipital bone
Occipital bone
A flat, curved bone that forms the back of the skull and contributes to the base of the skull.
Foramen magnum
Foramen magnum
The large opening at the base of the skull, where the spinal cord connects to the brain.
Parietal bone
Parietal bone
A flat, curved bone that forms the sides and roof of the skull.
Middle meningeal artery
Middle meningeal artery
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Sphenoid bone
Sphenoid bone
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Mandible
Mandible
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Maxillae
Maxillae
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Ethmoid bone
Ethmoid bone
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Frontal bone
Frontal bone
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Parietal bones
Parietal bones
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Study Notes
The Cranium
- The cranium is comprised of 8 bones.
Frontal Bone
- Type: Flat bone
- Parts: Squamous, orbital, and nasal.
- Location: At the front of the cranium.
- Articulates: With parietal bones, ethmoid bone, lacrimal bones, maxillae, nasal bones, zygomatic bones, and sphenoid bone.
- Blood Supply: Middle meningeal artery.
- Functions:
- Provides structure to the skull, eye orbits, and upper face.
- Protects the frontal lobe of the brain.
- Aids in facial expressions.
Parietal Bones
- Type: Flat bones.
- Parts: Frontal, occipital, sphenoidal, and mastoid angles.
- Location: Articulate with the frontal bone, occipital bone, temporal bone, and sphenoid bone.
- Blood Supply: Middle meningeal artery.
- Functions:
- Provide structure to the skull.
- Form the roof and sides of the cranium.
Occipital Bone
- Type: Flat bone.
- Parts: Squamous, basilar, and lateral.
- Location: Articulates with parietal bones, temporal bones, sphenoid bone, and atlas.
- Blood Supply: Middle meningeal artery.
- Functions:
- Provides structure to the skull.
- Provide attachment for muscles.
- Forms the foramen magnum.
Temporal Bones
- Type: Irregular bones.
- Parts: Squamous, Petrous, Tympanic, Mastoid, and Styloid.
- Location: Articulates with parietal bone, occipital bone, and zygomatic bone.
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Explore the anatomy of the cranium and its key components including the frontal, parietal, and occipital bones. This quiz covers their types, locations, functions, and articulations with other bones. Test your knowledge on cranial anatomy and understand its significance in protecting the brain.
