Introduction to Skull Landmarks
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What is the function of the Ethmoid bone?

  • It supports the nasal cavity and contributes to the formation of the orbits. (correct)
  • It forms the floor of the skull.
  • It protects the brain.
  • It forms the roof of the mouth.

What are the paranasal sinuses?

  • Air-filled cavities located within the facial bones. (correct)
  • Cavities within the skull that house the brain.
  • Small bones that connect the skull to the spine.
  • Fluid-filled sacs located in the ears.

What is the name of the large opening at the base of the skull that allows the spinal cord to connect to the brain?

  • Sella Turcica
  • Stylomastoid Foramen
  • Foramen Magnum (correct)
  • Cribriform Plate

Which bone forms the Foramen Magnum?

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Which cranial bone houses the sella turcica?

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What is the infratemporal fossa?

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Which characteristic best describes the Ethmoid bone?

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Which of the following is NOT a bone of the neurocranium?

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Which bone forms the forehead?

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Which cranial bone is involved in the formation of the orbit?

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Which cranial bone exhibits the mastoid process?

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Which bones are classified as flat bones in the cranial cavity?

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Which cranial bone is most directly involved in the formation of the nasal cavity?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the sphenoid bone?

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Which of the following cranial bones are involved in the formation of the middle cranial fossa?

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Where are the crista galli found?

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What structure passes through the foramen ovale?

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Which of the following is NOT a suture associated with the skull?

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Which of the following statements about the foramen ovale is TRUE?

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Which of the following is a function of the crista galli?

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Which bone is considered the keystone of the cranial vault?

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Which of the following bones does NOT contribute to the formation of the cranial vault?

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Which of these structures are considered sutures in the skull?

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Which bone is found within the skull but does not contribute to the formation of the orbit?

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Which of these is NOT a suture found in the skull?

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What is the name of the cranial suture that runs between the two parietal bones?

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Which of the following bones does NOT contribute to the formation of the orbit?

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How many bones make up the orbit of the eye?

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Which bone is located between the two parietal bones?

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Which bone is considered the keystone of the cranium?

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Which of these is a paired bone in the skull?

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Which nerve is responsible for sensation and motor control of chewing muscles?

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Which of the following structures is NOT associated with the Infratemporal fossa?

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What is the role of the Infratemporal fossa?

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Which of the following bones is included in the grouping of structures mentioned in the content?

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Which cranial nerve branch is specifically mentioned for its role in chewing?

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What is the name of the most fragile bone in the skull?

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Which of the following functions is not associated with the hyoid bone?

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Which of the following statements is true about the first cervical vertebrae?

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The Styloid process is a projection of which bone?

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What is the primary function of the Lacrimal bone?

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Which of the following bones is not directly involved in the formation of the orbit?

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Which of the following is not a function of the hyoid bone?

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Which of these bones is a part of the facial skeleton?

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Flashcards

Occipital Lobe

The occipital lobe is responsible for processing visual information.

Parietal Lobe

The parietal lobe is involved in processing sensory information, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions, such as planning, decision-making, and language.

Infratemporal Fossa

The infratemporal fossa is a space in the skull that allows passage of the mandibular nerve.

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Mandibular Nerve

The mandibular nerve branches from the trigeminal nerve and controls sensation and movement of the chewing muscles.

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What is the infratemporal fossa?

The infratemporal fossa is a deep depression located below the temporal bone, housing the mandibular condyle, maxillary artery, and other structures.

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Describe the Ethmoid Bone

The ethmoid bone is a complex bone located in the anterior cranial fossa. It forms parts of the nasal cavity and orbits, contains the ethmoid sinuses, and contributes to the nasal septum.

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What is the Foramen Magnum?

The Foramen Magnum is a large opening at the base of the skull, through which the spinal cord passes.

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Is the Ethmoid bone flat?

The ethmoid bone is not a flat bone, it has intricate and complex structures for various functions including housing sinuses, supporting the nose and contributing to facial and cranial structures.

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Where is the Ethmoid bone located?

The Ethmoid bone is indeed situated within the paranasal sinuses, contributing to their structure.

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What is the Occipital bone?

The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull and forms the base of the cranium.

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How many bones make up the Neurocranium?

The neurocranium is comprised of 8 bones: the Frontal, Ethmoid, Sphenoid, Occipital, Parietal (x2), and Temporal (x2) bones.

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What is the Frontal bone?

The frontal bone forms the forehead.

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What are the Parietal bones?

The parietal bones form the sides and top of the cranium.

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Where are the Temporal bones located?

The temporal bones are the bones on either side of the skull, right below the parietal bones.

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What is the Sphenoid bone?

The sphenoid bone is a complex, bat-shaped bone that contributes to the floor of the cranial cavity.

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What is the Ethmoid bone?

The ethmoid bone is a lightweight bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and the roof of the mouth.

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What types of bones make up the cranial cavity?

The cranial cavity is made up of flat bones (Frontal, Parietal, Occipital) and irregular bones (Sphenoid, Ethmoid).

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What is the cranial cavity?

The cranial cavity is the space within the skull that houses the brain.

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Coronal suture

A suture that connects the parietal bones with the frontal bone, forming the top part of the skull.

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Lambdoid suture

A suture that connects the parietal bones with the occipital bone, forming the back part of the skull.

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Metopic suture

A suture that connects the two frontal bones in infants, which usually fuses by the age of two.

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Sphenoid bone

A bone located in the middle of the skull which forms part of the orbit, floor of the cranium, and sides of the skull.

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Mandible

A bone located along the midline of the face, forming the lower jaw, and is the only movable bone in the skull.

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Bones that form the orbit

Frontal, Ethmoid, Sphenoid, Zygomatic , Lacrimal, Palatine and Maxilla

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Which of the following is NOT a paired bone?

The bone that is not paired, as it forms the lower jaw.

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Paired bone

Bones that come in pairs, such as the parietal bones, temporal bones, and zygomatic bones. The skull consists of paired bones and single bones.

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What is the atlas?

The first cervical vertebra, also known as the atlas, is a ring-shaped bone that supports the skull and allows for the nodding motion of the head.

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What is the styloid process?

The styloid process of the temporal bone is a thin, pointed projection that serves as an attachment point for several muscles and ligaments in the neck.

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What bone is the hyoid?

The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone located in the neck, above the larynx. It's involved in swallowing, speech, and supporting the tongue.

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What is the most fragile bone in the skull?

The lacrimal bone is the smallest and most fragile bone in the skull. It's located in the medial wall of the orbit, contributing to the eye socket.

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What is the mandible?

The mandible is the largest and strongest bone in the face. It forms the lower jaw, supports the teeth, and allows for chewing and speaking.

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What is the temporal bone?

The temporal bone is located on the side of the skull, just below the parietal bone. It houses the ear canal, the middle ear, and the mastoid process.

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What is crista galli?

The ethmoid bone has a unique feature called the crista galli. It's a bony projection that acts as an important attachment point for the dura mater, the tough membrane that surrounds the brain.

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Where is the foramen ovale and what's its significance?

The foramen ovale is a hole in the sphenoid bone, located at the skull's base. This opening is crucial for the passage of the mandibular nerve - allowing sensation and control of the chewing muscles in the lower face.

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Identify a suture NOT associated with the cranium.

Sutures are fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull. Some common sutures include the coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, and squamosal. However, the sphenoethmoidal suture is NOT associated with the cranium's bones.

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What is the sphenoid-ethmoidal suture and why is it excluded?

The sphenoethmoidal suture is a joint connecting the sphenoid bone with the ethmoid bone. It's not considered part of the cranium's sutures.

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Which suture is ONLY present in infants and disappears in adults?

The metopic suture is a seam found between the frontal bones of infants. It usually fuses by two years of age. It is not found in adults.

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What are the temporal lines and what's their function?

The temporal lines are a pair of curved lines found on the parietal bone. They mark the attachment points for the temporal muscle, which aids in chewing movements.

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What is the sphenoccipital suture and why is it excluded from the cranial sutures?

The spheno-occipital suture is a joint located at the base of the skull. It connects the sphenoid bone to the occipital bone and forms a vital part of the cranial base. It is not considered part of the cranial sutures.

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Which suture is not a cranial suture but joins the frontal and sphenoid bones?

The fronto-sphenoidal suture is a joint that joins the frontal bone and the sphenoid bone, and as a result, is not considered to be a cranial suture. It's located at the top of the skull.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Skull Landmarks

  • This handbook is designed to be used alongside lectures and powerpoints on the skull and its landmarks
  • The presentations will cover the bones of the cranium and their sutures
  • The infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae
  • The bones of the facial skeleton
  • The palatine and orbit bones
  • The intracranial fossae
  • The hyoid bone
  • Students will complete a workbook to meet the intended learning outcomes

Cranial Bone Questions and Answers

  • Question 1: Which cranial bone houses the foramen magnum?

    • Answer: The occipital bone.
    • Details: The foramen magnum is a large opening at the base of the skull where the spinal cord connects to the brain.

  • Question 2: How many bones make up the neurocranium?

    • Answer: 8 bones.
    • Details: The frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, occipital, parietal (x2), and temporal (x2) bones.

  • Question 3: Which cranial bones might you rub/massage if experiencing a headache?

    • Answer: Frontal and temporal bones.
    • Details: The frontal bone is located on the forehead, and the temporal bones are on the sides of the head

  • Question 4: Is the cranial cavity made of flat and irregular bones?

    • Answer: True
    • Details: Flat bones include frontal, parietal and occipital bones. Irregular bones include sphenoid and ethmoid bones.

  • Question 5: Which bone groups are flat?

    • Answer: Frontal, parietal and occipital

Additional Skull Landmarks Questions

  • Question 6: What function does the infratemporal fossa serve, and what important structure passes through it?

    • Answer: The infratemporal fossa serves as a pathway for the mandibular nerve.
    • Details: This nerve is a branch of the trigeminal nerve and is responsible for sensation and controlled chewing muscles.

  • Question 7: Which description best describes the ethmoid bone?

    • Answer: Its shape is like a butterfly
    • Details: It is located within the paranasal sinuses, but is not a flat bone.

  • Question 8: Which bone has the crista galli?

    • Answer: Ethmoid bone
    • Details: Bony projection, an attachment for the dura mater.

  • Question 9: Where do you find the foramen ovale, and what important structure passes through it?

    • Answer: Found on the sphenoid bone. The mandibular nerve, providing sensation and muscle control for the lower jaw.

  • Question 10: Which are NOT sutures associated with the cranium? (multiple choice)

    • Answer: Check the provided answer choices.

  • Question 11: Is the sphenoid bone one of the 7 bones that form the orbit?

    • Answer: True.
    • Details: Also includes the frontal, zygomatic, maxilla, ethmoid, lacrimal and palatine bones.

  • Question 12: What is the unpaired bone?

    • Answer: Mandible

  • Question 13: Which bone is anterior to the temporal bone?

    • Answer: Sphenoid

  • Question 14: Where is the vomer bone located?

    • Answer: Inside the nasal cavity.

  • Question 15: To what bone is the hyoid bone connected?

    • Answer: It is not connected to another bone. Connected by ligaments to other structures

  • Question 16: What are the features of the hyoid?

    • Answer: The hyoid bone supports speech, swallowing, and allows the head to pivot.

  • Question 17: What is the most fragile bone in the skull?

    • Answer: Lacrimal bone

  • Question 18: List the bones from the diagram on page 8

    • Answer: Nasal (x2), Lacrimal (x2), Inferior nasal concha (x2), Palatine (x2), Zygomatic (x2), Maxilla (x2), and Mandible

  • Question 19: Label the diagram of cranial sutures found on page 9

    • Answer: Anterior, coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, and posterior.

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