12 Questions
What is the name of the ridge that curves convex upwards towards the base of the mastoid process?
Nuchal line
Which bone articulates posteriorly with the greater wing of the sphenoid and anteriorly with the frontal bone?
Parietal bone
What is the area behind the foramen magnum mainly composed of?
Squamous part of the occipital bone
Where does the mandible articulate with the skull?
Temporomandibular joint
What is the function of the arachnoid granulations?
Drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the venous sinuses
Where does the mandibular canal open?
At the mental foramen
What can be found on the medial surface of the coronoid process?
Attachment of the temporalis muscle
What is present in the midline on the internal surface of the vault of the skull?
Shallow sagittal groove lodging the superior sagittal sinus
What does the optic canal transmit?
Optic nerve and ophthalmic artery
Which opening transmits the lacrimal, trochlear, and nasociliary nerves?
Superior orbital fissure
What does the foramen ovale transmit?
Mandibular nerve
What is bounded posteriorly by the dorsum sellae?
Sella turcica
Test your knowledge of human skull anatomy with this quiz, which covers the external occipital protuberance, coronal suture, and the articulation of the greater wing of the sphenoid with other bones. Identify anatomical landmarks and understand the H-shaped pattern of sutures in the specified region of the skull.
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