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Functions and Anatomy of the Skull Quiz

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What is the primary function of the skull?

To protect the brain and the organs controlling the five senses (correct)

To fix the position of the ears to allow stereoscopic vision

To enable sound localization of direction and distance of sounds

To form the shape of the head

How many cranial bones are there in total?

22 (correct)

Which bone is part of both the cranium and face?

Nasal bone

Temporal bone

Maxilla (correct)

Parietal bone

What is the volume of the bony orbit?

$<$ 30cc Signup and view all the answers

What is the distance from the back of the globe to the optic foramen?

18 mm Signup and view all the answers

In which cavity is the base of the orbit located?

Pyramidal cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a shallow depression in bone?

Fossa Signup and view all the answers

Which structure covers the brain?

Brain case Signup and view all the answers

Which structure covers the face?

Facial skeleton Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an indentation, especially one on the edge of a bone or other organ?

Notch Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms the lining of the bones of the orbit?

Periosteum Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a hole between adjacent bones?

Fissure Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a round nodule found on bones or skin?

Tubercle Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a relatively narrow tubular passage or channel?

Canal Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is involved in 60% of orbital cellulitis as a secondary infection due to a sinus infection?

Lacrimal gland Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms the inferior wall of the orbit?

Inferior oblique muscle Signup and view all the answers