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Which bone of the skull forms the caudal aspect?

  • Parietal bone
  • Ethmoid bone
  • Temporal bone (correct)
  • Frontal bone

    • What is the function of the External Occipital Protuberance?

  • Serves as an attachment site for several muscles (correct)
  • Encloses the middle ear cavity
  • Articulates with the skull
  • Holds the upper incisors

    • Where is the Infraorbital Foramen located and what structures pass through it?

  • Occipital bone; first cervical vertebrae (atlas)
  • Parietal bone; middle ear cavity
  • Sphenoid bone; infraorbital artery and nerve (correct)
  • Maxillary bone; optic nerve (CN II)

    • Which bone of the skull articulates with the first cervical vertebrae (atlas)?

    <p>Occipital Condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Optic Canal, located in the sphenoid bone?

    <p>Passage for optic nerve (CN II)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the skull holds the upper incisors?

    <p>Incisive bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the dog, which part of the tooth is supported by the Mandible?

    <p>Root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the condyloid process?

    <p>It forms part of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a tooth faces the tongue for mandibular teeth?

    <p>Lingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feline dental formula?

    <p>I3 C1 P3/2 M1 = 30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a tooth is adjacent to the next rostral (towards the front) tooth?

    <p>Mesial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the external acoustic meatus?

    <p>It separates the external and middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mandible bears the lower teeth?

    <p>Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the occlusal surface of a tooth?

    <p>The grinding surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the external acoustic meatus?

    <p>To provide a passageway for sound waves to reach the tympanic membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mandible is responsible for bearing the lower teeth?

    <p>The body of the mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the condyloid process of the mandible?

    <p>To articulate with the temporal bone and form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a tooth is adjacent to the next caudal (towards the back) tooth?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dental formula for feline species?

    <p>I3 C1 P3/2 M1 = 30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a mandibular tooth faces the tongue?

    <p>Lingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grinding surface of a tooth called?

    <p>Occlusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the floor of the cranial cavity?

    <p>Sphenoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Tympanic Bulla?

    <p>Encloses the middle ear cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the lateral part of the face and part of the hard palate?

    <p>Maxillary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the osseous roof of the nasal cavity?

    <p>Nasal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the cranial part of the zygomatic arch?

    <p>Zygomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra (atlas)?

    <p>Occipital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone holds the upper incisors?

    <p>Incisive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the condyloid process of the mandible?

    <p>It helps form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with the temporal bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a maxillary tooth faces the palate?

    <p>Palatal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the external acoustic meatus?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the horizontal part of the mandible that bears the lower teeth called?

    <p>Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a tooth is adjacent to the next caudal (towards the back) tooth?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grinding surface of a tooth called?

    <p>Occlusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feline dental formula?

    <p>I3 C1 P3/2 M1 = 30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone of the skull forms the roof?

    <p>Parietal bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ____________ articulates with the first cervical vertebrae (atlas).

    <p>Occipital Condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the External Occipital Protuberance located?

    <p>Caudal process of the occipital bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the lateral part of the face and part of the hard palate?

    <p>Zygomatic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Infraorbital Foramen?

    <p>Passage for infraorbital artery and nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the skull holds the upper incisors?

    <p>Incisive bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mandible articulates with the skull and supports lower teeth?

    <p>Mandible symphysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone of the skull forms the rostral roof?

    <p>Frontal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foramen is located in the sphenoid bone and transmits the optic nerve (CN II)?

    <p>Optic Canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Tympanic Bulla in the skull?

    <p>Encloses the middle ear cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone in the skull articulates with the first cervical vertebrae (atlas)?

    <p>Occipital Condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mandible is responsible for supporting the lower teeth?

    <p>Alveolar Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the External Occipital Protuberance located on the skull?

    <p>Caudal process of the occipital bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms the lateral part of the face and part of the hard palate?

    <p>Maxillary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the condyloid process in the mandible?

    <p>Forms the temporomandibular joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a tooth is next to the cheek?

    <p>Distal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In dogs, what is the dental formula for canines excluding incisors and premolars?

    <p>I3 C2 M3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the labial surface of a tooth located?

    <p>Next to the lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone forms part of the hard palate and also forms part of the lateral aspect of the face?

    <p>Maxilla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the tympanic membrane (ear drum)?

    <p>Transmits sound waves to the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which surface of a tooth faces the tongue for maxillary teeth?

    <p>Palatal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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