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Which bone articulates with the pair of parietal bones at the coronal suture?
How many parietal bones are there in the cranium?
What is the area behind the foramen magnum composed of?
Where can the mental foramen be seen in relation to the mandible?
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What is the largest and strongest bone of the face?
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Study Notes
Objectives of Study
- Identify bones, views, and sutures of the skull.
- Recognize foramina of the skull and associated structures passing through.
- Understand parts of the mandible and muscle attachments related to mastication.
- Explore sections of the cranial cavity and its contents.
Overview of the Head
- Formed mainly by the skull, encompassing the brain and meninges within the cranial cavity.
- Special senses, including vision and hearing, are located within or adjacent to the skull bones.
- Definition of skull: includes the mandible.
- Definition of cranium: the skull excluding the mandible.
Structure of the Cranial Cavity
- Composed of a roof (cranial vault) and a floor (base of the skull).
- The facial skeleton constitutes the front portion of the skull and includes the mandible.
Composition of the Skull
- Made up of multiple bones connected by immobile joints known as sutures.
- Sutural ligaments serve as connective tissue bridging these bones.
- The mandible is unique, articulating with the skull via the mobile temporomandibular joint.
- Skull bones divided into two main categories: cranium and facial bones.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the skull, including identifying bones, views, sutures, foramina, muscle attachments, cranial cavity, and contents. This quiz is based on lectures by Dr. Shilan Hussein, Assistant Professor of Anatomy.
