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Which bone is the only movable skull bone besides the auditory ossicles?
Which bone is the only movable skull bone besides the auditory ossicles?
- Maxilla
- Mandible (correct)
- Vomer
- Zygomatic bone
What is the role of the vomer bone in the skull?
What is the role of the vomer bone in the skull?
- It supports the upper portion of the nasal cavity.
- It forms the inferior portion of the bony nasal septum. (correct)
- It articulates with every bone of the face.
- It forms the upper jaw.
Which statement correctly describes the maxilla?
Which statement correctly describes the maxilla?
- It articulates with the mandible.
- It is the only movable bone in the skull.
- It is the strongest facial bone.
- It forms the upper jaw and parts of the hard palate. (correct)
What is formed by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone articulating with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone?
What is formed by the temporal process of the zygomatic bone articulating with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone?
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Which of the following bones does NOT articulate with the maxilla?
Which of the following bones does NOT articulate with the maxilla?
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Study Notes
Mandible
- Largest and strongest facial bone.
- Only movable bone in the skull (excluding the auditory ossicles).
- Forms the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) by articulating with the temporal bone.
Vomer
- Triangular shaped bone located on the floor of the nasal cavity.
- Forms the inferior portion of the bony nasal septum.
Maxilla
- Paired bones that form the upper jaw.
- Contribute to the hard palate, orbits, and nasal cavity wall.
- Articulate with every facial bone except the mandible.
Zygomatic bones
- Form the prominent cheekbones and contribute to the orbits.
- The temporal process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, forming the zygomatic arch.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy of the facial bones, including the mandible, vomer, maxilla, and zygomatic bones. This quiz will cover their functions, structures, and articulations in the human skull.
