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What is the name of the bone that is located at the forehead?
What is the name of the bone that is located at the forehead?
How many parietal bones are there in the human skull?
How many parietal bones are there in the human skull?
What bone is located at the back of the head?
What bone is located at the back of the head?
Which of the following bones is known for its butterfly shape?
Which of the following bones is known for its butterfly shape?
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Which bone is also known as the jawbone?
Which bone is also known as the jawbone?
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What do you call the small bones forming the wrist?
What do you call the small bones forming the wrist?
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How many true ribs are there in the human body?
How many true ribs are there in the human body?
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What is the name of the large bone in the thigh?
What is the name of the large bone in the thigh?
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What is the name of the bone that protects the knee?
What is the name of the bone that protects the knee?
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What bone forms the base of the spine?
What bone forms the base of the spine?
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What is the scientific name for the collarbone?
What is the scientific name for the collarbone?
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Study Notes
Skull Bones
- Frontal Bone: Forms the forehead and the upper eye sockets.
- Parietal Bone (2): Located on the sides and top of the skull; contributes to the cranial cavity.
- Temporal Bone (2): Situated below the parietal bones; houses structures of the inner and middle ear.
- Occipital Bone: Forms the back and base of the skull; contains the foramen magnum.
- Sphenoid Bone: Unique bone that connects the cranial bones; located at the base of the skull.
- Ethmoid Bone: Forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits; contains the cribriform plate.
Facial Bones
- Mandible: The lower jawbone; the largest and strongest facial bone.
- Maxilla (2): Forms the upper jaw and part of the orbits; supports upper teeth.
- Palatine Bone (2): Forms the back part of the hard palate and part of the nasal cavity.
- Zygomatic Bone (2): Known as the cheekbones; forms part of the orbit.
- Nasal Bone (2): Small bones forming the bridge of the nose.
- Lacrimal Bone (2): Small bones forming part of the eye socket; also houses the tear ducts.
- Vomer: Forms the lower part of the nasal septum.
- Hyoid Bone: Supports the tongue and is not directly connected to other bones.
Vertebral Column
- Cervical Vertebrae (7): The first section of the spine; includes atlas and axis.
- Atlas: First cervical vertebra; supports the skull.
- Axis: Second cervical vertebra; allows head rotation.
- Thoracic Vertebrae (12): The middle section of the spine; articulates with the ribs.
- Lumbar Vertebrae (5): Lower back vertebrae; larger and support more weight.
- Sacrum: Composed of five fused vertebrae; connects to the pelvis.
- Coccyx: Consists of four fused vertebrae; commonly known as the tailbone.
Ribs
- True Ribs (1-7): Directly attached to the sternum via cartilage.
- False Ribs (8-10): Indirectly attached to the sternum.
- Floating Ribs (11-12): Not attached to the sternum; provide minimal support.
Upper Limb Bones
- Humerus (2): The long bone of the upper arm; connects to the shoulder and elbow.
- Ulna (2): The inner bone of the forearm; longer than the radius.
- Radius (2): The outer bone of the forearm; allows wrist rotation.
- Carpals (16): Eight wrist bones, including pisiform, triquetrum, lunate, scaphoid, hamate, capitate, trapezoid, trapezium.
- Metacarpals (10): Five bones forming the hand.
- Phalanges of the Hand: Three types - proximal (10), middle (8), and distal (10).
Pelvic & Lower Limb Bones
- Ilium (2): The large, flaring section of the hip bone.
- Ischium (2): The lower part of the hip bone; forms the seat.
- Pubis (2): The front section of the hip bone; fuses with the ischium and ilium.
- Femur (2): The thigh bone; longest bone in the body.
- Patella (2): The kneecap; protects the knee joint.
- Tibia (2): The larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.
- Fibula (2): The smaller bone of the lower leg; stabilizes the ankle.
Tarsal Bones
- Tarsals (14): Seven ankle bones, including calcaneus, talus, navicular, cuboid, and three cuneiforms (lateral, intermediate, medial).
- Metatarsals (10): Five bones of the foot.
- Phalanges of the Foot: Three types - proximal (10), middle (8), and distal (10).
Important Bone Markings
- Supraorbital Foramen: Canal above the eye socket for blood vessels and nerves.
- Zygomatic Process: Projection forming the cheekbone.
- Mastoid Process: Projection behind the ear; serves as a muscle attachment site.
- Styloid Process: Prominent projection for muscle attachment on temporal bone.
- Foramen Magnum: Large opening at the base of the skull for the spinal cord.
- Occipital Condyles: Rounded processes allowing skull articulation with the spine.
- Sella Turcica: Depression housing the pituitary gland.
- Crista Galli: Projection from the ethmoid bone; attaches to the dura mater.
Sutures of the Skull
- Coronal Suture: Joins frontal and parietal bones.
- Sagittal Suture: Joins the two parietal bones.
- Lambdoidal Suture: Joins occipital bone to parietals.
- Squamosal Suture: Joins temporal bone to parietal bone.
Mandible Markings
- Alveolar Process: Margin that contains tooth sockets.
- Coronoid Process: Protrusion for muscle attachment.
- Mandibular Condyle: articulates with the temporal bone.
General Notes
- Human skeleton consists of 206 bones, each with specific names and functions.
- Bones vary between individuals but share common structures and anatomical relationships.
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Test your knowledge of the bones in the human skull with this engaging quiz. Questions cover the names and locations of various cranial bones, including the forehead and jawbone, as well as their shapes and characteristics. Perfect for students of anatomy and anyone interested in human biology.
