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Which of the following is a primary function of the cranium?
Which of the following is a primary function of the cranium?
- Protect the brain (correct)
- Anchor facial muscles of expression
- Provide openings for the passage of air and food
- Supply the framework of the face
What is one function of the facial bones?
What is one function of the facial bones?
- To attach head and neck muscles
- To supply the framework for sense organs (correct)
- To support the cranium
- To protect the brain
Which structure provides openings for the passage of air and food?
Which structure provides openings for the passage of air and food?
- The facial bones (correct)
- The skull as a whole
- The cranium
- Facial muscles
Which part of the skull is involved in anchoring facial muscles of expression?
Which part of the skull is involved in anchoring facial muscles of expression?
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What is NOT a function of the facial bones?
What is NOT a function of the facial bones?
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Study Notes
The Skull
- The skull is the body's most complex bony structure, comprising the cranium and facial bones.
Cranium
- Protects the brain
- Site of attachment for head and neck muscles
Facial Bones
- Form the framework of the face
- Support the sense organs
- Hold the teeth in place
- Provide openings for the passage of air and food
- Anchor the facial muscles of expression
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This quiz covers the anatomy and functions of the human skull, including the cranium and facial bones. Learn about the importance of the skull in protecting the brain and supporting the face.
