Anatomy of the Human Skull

Which cranial bone forms most of the superior and lateral aspects of the skull?

What is the name of the freely moving joint that articulates the temporal bone with the mandible?

Which suture joins the parietal bones together in the midline?

In the anterior view of an adult skull, which bone houses the frontal lobe of the brain?

Which bone reflects backwards onto the roof of the orbital cavity and the anterior portion of the cranial floor?

What term describes an inflammation of the mucosal lining of paranasal sinuses?

Which bone is described as the keystone of the cranium and articulates with all other cranial bones?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the sphenoid bone?

What does the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone form?

Which bone forms the bridge of the nose and articulates directly with the frontal bone?

Which bone is described as forming a central wedge that articulates with all other cranial bones?

Which cranial bone is not visible from an anterior view as it forms most of the posterior segment of the skull?

Which part of the skull forms attachment sites for tendons and ligaments?

In the posterior view of the skull, what structure connects the parietal bones to the occipital bone?

Which of the following bones is commonly known as the 'keystone' facial bone?

What is the deepest bone in the skull?

Which bone forms the roof of the nasal cavity and the floor of the anterior cranial fossa?

In a lateral view of the skull, which structure is located at the junction of four bones and houses the pituitary gland?

Which suture connects the two parietal bones along the top of the skull?