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Which bone contributes to the medial wall of the orbit?
Which bone contributes to the medial wall of the orbit?
- Maxilla (correct)
- Frontal bone
- Zygomatic bone
- Ethmoid bone (correct)
What is the primary function of extra-ocular muscles?
What is the primary function of extra-ocular muscles?
- To enable eyeball movement (correct)
- To support the eyelids
- To facilitate eyelid movement
- To protect the eyeball
At what age do the sutures of the skull typically fuse completely?
At what age do the sutures of the skull typically fuse completely?
- 15 years
- 20 years (correct)
- 10 years
- 25 years
Which suture fuses the frontal bone with the parietal bones?
Which suture fuses the frontal bone with the parietal bones?
Which of the following bones separates the orbit from the sinus area?
Which of the following bones separates the orbit from the sinus area?
Which wall of the bony orbit is formed by the zygomatic bone?
Which wall of the bony orbit is formed by the zygomatic bone?
What is the name of the gaps that are present between incompletely fused sutures in neonates?
What is the name of the gaps that are present between incompletely fused sutures in neonates?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the eyelid's function?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the eyelid's function?
Which cranial nerve is primarily associated with the cribriform foramina?
Which cranial nerve is primarily associated with the cribriform foramina?
What is the role of the optic canal in cranial nerve passage?
What is the role of the optic canal in cranial nerve passage?
Which cranial nerve is NOT transmitted through the superior orbital fissure?
Which cranial nerve is NOT transmitted through the superior orbital fissure?
Which nerve is associated with the foramen ovale?
Which nerve is associated with the foramen ovale?
What structure connects to the anterior cranial fossa via perforations?
What structure connects to the anterior cranial fossa via perforations?
Which cranial nerve passes through the internal acoustic meatus?
Which cranial nerve passes through the internal acoustic meatus?
Which structure is considered to be the medial border of the foramen rotundum?
Which structure is considered to be the medial border of the foramen rotundum?
Which cranial nerve passes through the jugular foramen and is responsible for taste sensation?
Which cranial nerve passes through the jugular foramen and is responsible for taste sensation?
What is the primary role of the articular disk in the TMJ?
What is the primary role of the articular disk in the TMJ?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for the retraction of the mandible?
Which muscles are primarily responsible for the retraction of the mandible?
Which movement is mainly produced by the upper part of the TMJ?
Which movement is mainly produced by the upper part of the TMJ?
What type of cartilage covers the articular surface of the bones in the TMJ?
What type of cartilage covers the articular surface of the bones in the TMJ?
What is the primary cause of depression of the mandible during everyday activities?
What is the primary cause of depression of the mandible during everyday activities?
How is lateral movement of the mandible achieved?
How is lateral movement of the mandible achieved?
Which of the following muscles assist in the depression of the mandible when resistance is present?
Which of the following muscles assist in the depression of the mandible when resistance is present?
What is produced by the muscles of mastication?
What is produced by the muscles of mastication?
What is the shape of the sternum as described in the content?
What is the shape of the sternum as described in the content?
At what vertebral level is the tip of the xiphoid process located?
At what vertebral level is the tip of the xiphoid process located?
Which part of the sternum is the most superior portion?
Which part of the sternum is the most superior portion?
What is a primary function of the sternum as indicated in the content?
What is a primary function of the sternum as indicated in the content?
What feature distinguishes the lateral edges of the body of the sternum?
What feature distinguishes the lateral edges of the body of the sternum?
When does the xiphoid process generally ossify?
When does the xiphoid process generally ossify?
Which ribs articulate with the costal cartilages of the sternum as mentioned?
Which ribs articulate with the costal cartilages of the sternum as mentioned?
What characteristic of the xiphoid process is noted in the content?
What characteristic of the xiphoid process is noted in the content?
Which ligament is unique to the cervical spine?
Which ligament is unique to the cervical spine?
What type of joint are the lateral atlanto-axial joints classified as?
What type of joint are the lateral atlanto-axial joints classified as?
Which ligament provides a passageway for the vertebral artery in the cervical vertebrae?
Which ligament provides a passageway for the vertebral artery in the cervical vertebrae?
What is the primary component of intervertebral discs between cervical vertebrae?
What is the primary component of intervertebral discs between cervical vertebrae?
Which statement accurately describes the intervertebral discs?
Which statement accurately describes the intervertebral discs?
What structure anchors the dens in place?
What structure anchors the dens in place?
What is the primary function of the nuchal ligament?
What is the primary function of the nuchal ligament?
Which cervical vertebra is an exception concerning the passage of the vertebral artery?
Which cervical vertebra is an exception concerning the passage of the vertebral artery?
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Study Notes
Anatomy of the Orbit
- Orbit separates the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) from the maxillary sinus.
- Medial wall of the orbit includes the ethmoid, maxilla, lacrimal, and sphenoid bones.
- Ethmoid bone acts as a barrier between the orbit and ethmoid sinus.
- Lateral wall is composed of the zygomatic bone and the greater wing of the sphenoid.
- Apex of the orbit is at the optic canal, allowing passage for the optic nerve (CN II).
Cranial Sutures
- Sutures are immovable fibrous joints in the skull, fusing around age 20.
- Coronal suture connects the frontal bone with the two parietal bones.
- Sagittal suture fuses the left and right parietal bones.
- Lambdoid suture joins the occipital bone to the parietal bones.
- Neonates have fontanelles, soft spots due to incomplete suture fusion.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
- TMJ composed of articulations between the mandibular fossa, articular tubercle of the temporal bone, and the head of the mandible.
- Articular disk separates the joint surfaces, preventing direct contact.
- Joint divided into upper and lower compartments, allowing movement such as protrusion and retraction of the mandible.
- Lateral pterygoid muscle facilitates protrusion, while posterior fibers of the temporalis perform retraction.
- Elevation and depression of the mandible occur through muscle action and gravity assistance.
Cranial Foramina
- Cribriform foramina in the ethmoid connect the anterior cranial fossa and nasal cavity for the olfactory nerve (CNI).
- Optic canal transmits the optic nerve (CN II) and the ophthalmic artery to the orbit.
- Superior orbital fissure allows passage of cranial nerves III, IV, V1, and VI to the orbit.
- Foramen rotundum and ovale transmit maxillary (V2) and mandibular (V3) nerves, respectively.
- Internal acoustic meatus conveys cranial nerves VII and VIII.
Cervical Spine Anatomy
- Unique cervical features include the nuchal ligament and the transverse ligament of the atlas.
- Transverse foramina provide passage for vertebral arteries, veins, and sympathetic nerves.
- Lateral atlanto-axial joints formed by C1 and C2 are vital for head and neck mobility.
Sternum Overview
- The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone in the anterior thorax, protecting vital organs.
- Composed of three parts: manubrium (superior), body, and xiphoid process (inferior).
- Xiphoid process varies in shape, located at T10 vertebra, and ossifies around age 40.
- Articulates with costal cartilages of ribs 3-6, providing structural support in the thoracic cavity.
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