5 Questions
Which bone articulates with the occipital bone?
Temporal bone
What is the function of the superior colliculus?
Detects and localizes light reflex of the eye
What is the function of the inferior colliculus?
Controls auditory (sound) perception
Which bone houses the olfactory nerve?
Cribriform plate
Which muscle is affected if someone can't look laterally?
Lateral rectus muscle
Study Notes
Cranial Bones and Articulations
- The atlas bone articulates with the occipital bone.
Brain Functions
- The superior colliculus is responsible for auditory reflexes, such as locating the source of a sound.
- The inferior colliculus is responsible for auditory processing, particularly with regards to sound localization and auditory spatial awareness.
Olfactory System
- The cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone houses the olfactory nerve.
Eye Movements
- The lateral rectus muscle is affected if someone can't look laterally, indicating a potential issue with ocular movement.
Test your knowledge of cranial bones and their articulations, as well as important structures like the cribriform plate and internal carotid artery. Learn about the unpaired facial bones and the meeting point of the sagittal and lambdoid sutures. Challenge yourself with this anatomy quiz!
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