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The suture that separates the parietal bones from the occipital bone is the
The suture that separates the parietal bones from the occipital bone is the
What small ridges extend laterally from the external occipital protuberance and serve as points of attachment for several neck muscles?
What small ridges extend laterally from the external occipital protuberance and serve as points of attachment for several neck muscles?
Which of these bones does NOT articulate with the sphenoid bone?
Which of these bones does NOT articulate with the sphenoid bone?
The zygomatic arch consists of processes from the
The zygomatic arch consists of processes from the
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Which of these bones does NOT form part of the orbit?
Which of these bones does NOT form part of the orbit?
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The foramen magnum is present in the ...... bone
The foramen magnum is present in the ...... bone
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The hard palate is composed of the ...... and ...... bones
The hard palate is composed of the ...... and ...... bones
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The mandibular bone articulates with the ......
The mandibular bone articulates with the ......
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The olfactory foramina are found in the ....
The olfactory foramina are found in the ....
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Sound waves enroute to the eardrum travel through the ......
Sound waves enroute to the eardrum travel through the ......
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Which of these bones does NOT articulate with any other bone?
Which of these bones does NOT articulate with any other bone?
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Which bone has the mandibular fossa?
Which bone has the mandibular fossa?
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What is the location of the pituitary gland?
What is the location of the pituitary gland?
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Which bone has the crista galli projection?
Which bone has the crista galli projection?
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The nasal septum is comprised of the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and the ......
The nasal septum is comprised of the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and the ......
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The ...... is the area that houses the teeth
The ...... is the area that houses the teeth
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Which bone does not contain a sinus?
Which bone does not contain a sinus?
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Which bone contains the ear structures?
Which bone contains the ear structures?
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Which of the following foramen transmits the mandibular nerve?
Which of the following foramen transmits the mandibular nerve?
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Where would a dentist inject Lidocaine to prevent pain in the lower teeth?
Where would a dentist inject Lidocaine to prevent pain in the lower teeth?
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Study Notes
Cranial Bones
- The lambdoid suture separates the parietal bones from the occipital bone.
- The inferior nuchal lines extend laterally from the external occipital protuberance and serve as points of attachment for several neck muscles.
Bone Articulations
- The zygomatic arch consists of processes from the temporal and zygomatic bones.
- The sphenoid bone articulates with all other bones except the mandibular bone.
- The mandibular bone articulates with the temporal bone.
Orbital and Palatal Bones
- The lacrimal bone does not form part of the orbit.
- The hard palate is composed of the palatine and maxillary bones.
Cranial Foramina
- The foramen magnum is present in the occipital bone.
- The olfactory foramina are found in the cribiform plate of the ethmoid bone.
Auditory System
- Sound waves enroute to the eardrum travel through the external acoustic meatus.
- The hyoid bone does not articulate with any other bone.
Mandibular and Cranial Structures
- The mandibular fossa is present in the temporal bone.
- The pituitary gland is located in the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone.
- The crista galli projection is present in the ethmoid bone.
Nasal and Dental Structures
- The nasal septum is comprised of the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and the vomer bone.
- The alveolus is the area that houses the teeth.
- The mandibular nerve passes through the foramen ovale.
- A dentist would inject Lidocaine into the inferior alveolar nerve to prevent pain in the lower teeth.
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