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Which bone of the cranium has parts known as squamous, basilar, and lateral?
Which bone of the cranium has parts known as squamous, basilar, and lateral?
- Frontal
- Sphenoid
- Occipital (correct)
- Temporal
What is one of the functions of the frontal bone?
What is one of the functions of the frontal bone?
- Aids in facial expressions (correct)
- Facilitates breathing
- Protects the spinal cord
- Supports vision
How many parts does the temporal bone have?
How many parts does the temporal bone have?
- 5 (correct)
- 3
- 6
- 4
Which of the following bones is a part of the anterior cranial fossa floor?
Which of the following bones is a part of the anterior cranial fossa floor?
What are the parts of the parietal bone called?
What are the parts of the parietal bone called?
What is a potential consequence of a fracture of the cribriform plate?
What is a potential consequence of a fracture of the cribriform plate?
Which condition may result from inflammation in the nasal passages?
Which condition may result from inflammation in the nasal passages?
What can a fracture of the ethmoid labyrinth allow to occur?
What can a fracture of the ethmoid labyrinth allow to occur?
How can cerebral spinal fluid be identified when it enters the nasal cavity?
How can cerebral spinal fluid be identified when it enters the nasal cavity?
What might cause damage to the ethmoid bone?
What might cause damage to the ethmoid bone?
What is the primary location of the Palatine bone?
What is the primary location of the Palatine bone?
What structures does the Palatine bone help to form?
What structures does the Palatine bone help to form?
Which part of the body is located posterior to the Palatine bone?
Which part of the body is located posterior to the Palatine bone?
The Palatine bone is positioned in relation to which of the following structures?
The Palatine bone is positioned in relation to which of the following structures?
What is the significance of the Palatine bone's location?
What is the significance of the Palatine bone's location?
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Study Notes
Palatine Bone
- Located posteriorly and inferiorly to the hard palate.
- Contributes to the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity.
Bones of the Cranium
- Comprises 8 bones that protect the brain:
- Sphenoid (1)
- Temporal (2)
- Ethmoid (1)
- Parietal (2)
- Occipital (1)
- Frontal (1)
Frontal Bone
- Flat bone divided into three parts:
- Squamous
- Orbital
- Nasal
- Plays a role in facial expressions via the frontalis muscle.
Parietal Bones
- Two flat bones, each with four regions:
- Frontal
- Occipital
- Sphenoidal
- Mastoid Angle
Occipital Bone
- Flat bone composed of three sections:
- Squamous
- Basilar
- Lateral
- Contains the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord passes.
Temporal Bones
- Irregular bones featuring five parts:
- Squamous
- Petrous
- Tympanic
- Mastoid
- Styloid
- The styloid process serves as an anchor for muscles involved with the tongue and larynx.
Ethmoid Bone
- Located within the paranasal sinuses, forming part of the anterior cranial fossa floor.
- Composed of four sections:
- Cribriform plate (1)
- Perpendicular plate (1)
- Ethmoid labyrinths (2)
Clinical Relevance
- Cribriform plate fractures can lead to anosmia (loss of smell).
- Ethmoid labyrinth fractures may result in communication between the nasal cavity and orbit, causing orbital emphysema.
- Inflammation of the ethmoid can lead to rhinosinusitis.
- Rhinorrhea may occur when cerebral spinal fluid drains from one side of the nose due to disruption.
- Ethmoid bone damage can stem from infection, inflammation, or facial trauma.
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