13 Questions
Which bones of the skull enclose and protect the brain, meninges, and cerebral vasculature?
Frontal, occipital, and parietal bones
Which bones form the cheekbones of the face and articulate with the frontal, sphenoid, temporal, and maxilla bones?
Zygomatic bones
Which bones are located at the bridge of the nose?
Nasal bones
Which bones increase the surface area of the nasal cavity to allow more contact with inspired air?
Inferior nasal conchae
Which bones form part of the medial wall of the orbit?
Lacrimal bones
Which bones are situated at the rear of the oral cavity and form part of the hard palate?
Palatine bones
Which bone forms the posterior aspect of the nasal septum?
Vomer
Which bone articulates with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Mandible
Which suture fuses the frontal bone with the two parietal bones?
Coronal suture
Which major fontanelle is located at the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures?
Frontal fontanelle
Which bone forms the lower jawline and assists in mastication?
Mandible
Which part of the mandible is bound by two surfaces and two borders?
Body
What are sutures in anatomy?
Type of fibrous joint unique to the skull
Test your knowledge of the bony structure that supports the face and forms a protective cavity for the brain. Learn about the bones of the cranium and face, as well as how they are formed and joined.
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