24 Questions
Which bone forms the caudal aspect of the cranium?
Occipital bone
Which foramen allows the passage of the optic nerve (cranial nerve II)?
Optic canal
Which bone forms the lateral part of the face and part of the hard palate?
Maxillary bone
What is the function of the tympanic bulla?
It encloses the middle ear cavity.
Which bone articulates with the skull and supports the lower teeth?
Mandible
What is the function of the external occipital protuberance?
It is the attachment site for several muscles.
What part of the mandible helps form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Condyloid process
Which of the following dental surfaces is adjacent to the next rostral tooth?
Mesial
What is the dental formula for a feline (cat)?
I3 C1 P3/2 M1 = 30
What is the function of the external acoustic meatus?
All of the above
Which part of the mandible has no teeth?
Ramus
What is the surface of a tooth that faces the tongue (mandibular) or palate (maxillary) called?
Lingual/Palatal
Which part of the skull is responsible for surrounding the brain and forming the cranial cavity?
Parietal bones
What is the function of the infraorbital foramen in the skull?
Transmission of infraorbital artery and nerve
Which bone forms the floor of the cranial cavity in the skull?
Ethmoid
What is the purpose of the tympanic bulla in the skull anatomy?
To enclose the middle ear cavity
Which bone in the skull articulates with and supports the lower teeth?
Mandible
What is the function of the external occipital protuberance on the skull?
Attachment site for several muscles
What is the dental formula for a canine, starting and ending numbering on the right side?
I3 C1 P4 M2/3 = 42
Which surface of a tooth is adjacent to the next caudal tooth?
Distal
What is the function of the condyloid process in the mandible?
Forms the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Where is the external acoustic meatus located?
Caudal to the zygomatic arch
Which bone articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?
Occipital condyle
What does the ramus of the mandible contain?
Condyloid process
Test your knowledge on the bones of the skull, parts of the mandible, tooth anatomy, dental formula for dogs, foramina functions, prominences, and major muscle attachments in the skull. Understand the structures and functions related to brain, nerves, eyes, blood vessels, respiratory and digestive systems, as well as special senses like smell, taste, sight, and hearing.
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