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What does the Coronal Suture unite?
What does the Coronal Suture unite?
Which suture is responsible for uniting the two Parietal Bones?
Which suture is responsible for uniting the two Parietal Bones?
The Lambdoid Suture connects which bones?
The Lambdoid Suture connects which bones?
What is the function of the Squamosal Suture?
What is the function of the Squamosal Suture?
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In adults, the Metopic Suture is described as being:
In adults, the Metopic Suture is described as being:
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Which of the following sutures is involved in uniting the frontal bones?
Which of the following sutures is involved in uniting the frontal bones?
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The Squamosal Suture primarily connects which part of the skull?
The Squamosal Suture primarily connects which part of the skull?
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Which suture unites the parietal bones with another bone in the midline?
Which suture unites the parietal bones with another bone in the midline?
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What is the main function associated with the frontal lobe?
What is the main function associated with the frontal lobe?
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Damage to Broca's area primarily affects which ability?
Damage to Broca's area primarily affects which ability?
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Which area is responsible for interpreting language and words?
Which area is responsible for interpreting language and words?
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What function is primarily associated with the parietal lobe?
What function is primarily associated with the parietal lobe?
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Which ability is NOT affected by damage to Wernicke's area?
Which ability is NOT affected by damage to Wernicke's area?
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What does the occipital lobe primarily interpret?
What does the occipital lobe primarily interpret?
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A person with damage to Wernicke's area might demonstrate which symptom?
A person with damage to Wernicke's area might demonstrate which symptom?
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What is a key role of the temporal lobe aside from understanding language?
What is a key role of the temporal lobe aside from understanding language?
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How many individual bones make up the skull?
How many individual bones make up the skull?
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What is the primary function of the Neurocranium?
What is the primary function of the Neurocranium?
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Which of the following best describes the Viscerocranium?
Which of the following best describes the Viscerocranium?
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Which lobe of the brain is not one of the four major lobes?
Which lobe of the brain is not one of the four major lobes?
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What type of elevation is a 'tubercle' in bone terminology?
What type of elevation is a 'tubercle' in bone terminology?
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Which feature is not associated with the Neurocranium?
Which feature is not associated with the Neurocranium?
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What does the term 'foramen' refer to in bone terminology?
What does the term 'foramen' refer to in bone terminology?
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What is the importance of the Infratemporal and Pterygopalatine Fossa?
What is the importance of the Infratemporal and Pterygopalatine Fossa?
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Which term describes a channel or passageway in bone?
Which term describes a channel or passageway in bone?
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Which of the following terms refers to a raised linear elevation on a bone?
Which of the following terms refers to a raised linear elevation on a bone?
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Study Notes
Skull and Cranium Landmarks
- The skull, or cranium, is the skeletal structure of the head, supporting the face and protecting the brain
- It's comprised of 22 individual bones
- The skull is divided into two sections: the neurocranium (cranial bones) and viscerocranium (facial bones)
- There are 8 cranial bones and 14 facial bones
Cranial Bones
- Frontal (1)
- Parietal (2)
- Temporal (2)
- Occipital (1)
- Sphenoid (1)
- Ethmoid (1)
Viscerocranium / Facial Bones
- Nasal (2)
- Lacrimal (2)
- Palatine (2)
- Zygomatic (2)
- Maxilla (2)
- Mandible (1)
- Vomer (1)
- Inferior nasal conchae (2)
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Name the bones of the cranium and their sutures
- Label cranium views
- Identify features of the sphenoid bone
- Identify features of the ethmoid bone
- Discuss the infratemporal and pterygopalatine fossae
GDC Learning Outcomes
- The aims for this course are to discuss and teach learners about the skull, teaching them about the various components of the cranium and associated features, and why they're important
- This course is part 1 of 5 parts
Formative Assessment
- There will be a formative assessment completed at the end of each lecture session
- The assessments are to be completed and given back to the teacher, Julie Watson
Glossary
- Articulate: Joining/touching
- Ridge: Raised linear elevation
- Foramen: Opening or hole allowing passage of blood or nerves
- Fossa: Shallow depression
- Process: Large distinctive projection
- Groove: Open channel
- Canal: Tunnel through the bone
- Tubercle: Small, prominent elevation
- Eminence: Elevation on bone
- Tuberosity: Bulbous feature
- Internal: Inner/inside
- External: Outer/outside
- Medial: Towards midline
- Lateral: Away from midline
- Anterior: Towards the front
- Posterior: Towards the back
- Superior: Above
- Inferior: Underneath/below
- Superficial: Nearer the skin surface
- Deep: Away from the skin surface
- Roof: Top
- Floor: Bottom
- Plate: Flat area of bone
- Margin: Border/edge
Function of the Neurocranium
- Protection of the brain
- Attachment sites for muscles of facial expression and mastication (chewing)
- Framework for the cranial and orbital cavities
Lobes of the Brain
- The cerebrum is divided into 4 lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal
Functions of Brain Lobes
- Frontal Lobe: Personality, behavior, emotions, judgment, planning, problem-solving, speech/writing (Broca's area), body movement (motor strip), intelligence, concentration, self-awareness
- Parietal Lobe: Interprets language (words), sense of touch, pain, temperature (sensory strip), interprets signals from vision, hearing, motor, sensory and memory, spatial and visual perception
- Occipital Lobe: Interprets vision (color, light, and movement)
- Temporal Lobe: Understanding language (Wernicke's area), memory, hearing, sequencing and organization
Broca and Wernicke's Areas
- Broca's area: Located in the left frontal lobe; crucial for speech production. Damage to this area results in Broca's aphasia, hindering the ability to form and express words correctly.
- Wernicke's area: Located in the left temporal lobe; important for language comprehension. Lesions in this area lead to Wernicke's aphasia, characterized by fluent but meaningless speech and difficulty understanding spoken language.
Sutures
- Coronal suture: Connects the frontal and parietal bones
- Sagittal suture: Joins the two parietal bones along the midline
- Lambdoid suture: Connects the parietal bones to the occipital bone
- Squamosal suture: Connects the squamous portion of the temporal bone to the parietal bone
- Metopic suture: (occasionally present) Joins the two frontal bones
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This quiz focuses on the anatomy of the skull and cranium, including the identification of cranial and facial bones. Learners will assess their knowledge of the 22 bones that comprise the skull and their features. Get ready to label cranium views and discuss key anatomical fossa!
