Cranial Bones Anatomy Overview
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Which part of the skull forms the forehead?

  • Nasal bone
  • Temporal bone
  • Frontal bone (correct)
  • Parietal bone

What is the function of sutures in the skull?

  • Allow for flexibility during childbirth
  • Act as a hinge for jaw movement
  • Provide cushioning support for the brain (correct)
  • Aid in the production of mucous in sinuses

Which bone in the skull is NOT interlocked with other bones along sutures?

  • Occipital bone
  • Parietal bone
  • Temporal bone
  • Mandible (correct)

What is the function of the hyoid bone in the human body?

<p>Supporting the tongue and providing attachment for neck muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone is the patella?

<p>Sesamoid bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which part of a typical long bone would you find the endosteum?

<p>Diaphysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find the metaphysis on a typical long bone?

<p>Between diaphysis and epiphysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone provides extensive muscle attachment surfaces?

<p>Flat bone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the occipital condyles located and what is their function?

<p>On either side of the foramen magnum in the occipital bone; they articulate with the first vertebra (atlas). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone is located between the eyes and is vital for the stability of the nasal septum?

<p>Ethmoid bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the hyoid bone?

<p>To support the tongue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the facial bones that shape the face?

<p>Occipital bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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