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Which structure forms the superior border of the orbital cavity?
Which structure forms the superior border of the orbital cavity?
- Frontal bone (correct)
- Supraorbital foramen
- Nasal bone
- Glabella
Which bone contains the external occipital protuberance?
Which bone contains the external occipital protuberance?
- Temporal bone
- Sphenoid bone
- Parietal bone
- Occipital bone (correct)
What forms the lateral wall of the orbit?
What forms the lateral wall of the orbit?
- Maxillary bone
- Nasal bone
- Zygomatic arch (correct)
- Occipital bone
Which bone contains the pterion, a key landmark for neurosurgery?
Which bone contains the pterion, a key landmark for neurosurgery?
Where is the cribriform plate located?
Where is the cribriform plate located?
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What bone forms the superior border of the orbital cavity?
What bone forms the superior border of the orbital cavity?
The frontal bone forms the top edge of the eye socket, protecting your eyes from above.
Which bone contains the external occipital protuberance?
Which bone contains the external occipital protuberance?
The external occipital protuberance, also known as the inion, is a prominent bony bump on the back of your skull.
What forms the lateral wall of the orbit?
What forms the lateral wall of the orbit?
The zygomatic arch forms the strong sidewall of the eye socket.
Which bone contains the pterion?
Which bone contains the pterion?
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Where is the cribriform plate located?
Where is the cribriform plate located?
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Study Notes
Orbital Cavity Structure
- The superior border of the orbital cavity is formed by the frontal bone.
Bone Landmarks
- The occipital bone contains the external occipital protuberance.
- The sphenoid bone and the zygomatic bone form the lateral wall of the orbit.
- The sphenoid bone and the frontal bone contain the pterion, a key landmark for neurosurgery.
Cranial Features
- The cribriform plate is located in the ethmoid bone.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the skull's anatomy with this quiz. Identify different bones and sutures, and assess your understanding of terms related to the skull's structure.
