12 Questions
The frontal bone forms the ______.
forehead
The right and left maxillae form the upper ______.
jaw
The right and left nasal bones form the bridge of the ______.
nose
The zygomatic bones form the bony prominence of the ______ part of the cheeks.
superolateral
The mandible forms the lower ______.
jaw
The superciliary arch is a rounded, curved elevation situated just above the medial part of each ______.
orbit
What bones form the bony prominence of the superolateral part of the cheeks?
Zygomatic bones
What is the rounded, curved elevation situated just above the medial part of each orbit?
Superciliary arch
What are the bones seen in Norma Verticalis?
Frontal bone, Occipital bone, Parietal bone
What are the features shown in Norma Lateralis?
Temporal lines, Temporal fossa, Zygomatic arch, Mastoid part of temporal bone, Styloid process, Infratemporal fossa
What forms the upper jaw?
Right and left maxillae
What forms the bridge of the nose?
Right and left nasal bones
Study Notes
Cranial Bones
- The frontal bone forms the forehead
- The right and left maxillae form the upper jaw
- The right and left nasal bones form the bridge of the nose
- The zygomatic bones form the bony prominence of the cheekbone
- The mandible forms the lower jaw
Orbital Features
- The superciliary arch is a rounded, curved elevation situated just above the medial part of each orbit
- The zygomatic bones form the bony prominence of the superolateral part of the cheeks
- The superciliary arch is the rounded, curved elevation situated just above the medial part of each orbit
Norma Views
- In Norma Verticalis, the following bones are seen: frontal, nasal, maxillae, zygomatic, and mandible
- Norma Lateralis shows the following features: frontal bone, superciliary arch, zygomatic bone, and mandible
Jaw and Nose Formation
- The upper jaw is formed by the maxillae
- The bridge of the nose is formed by the nasal bones
Test your knowledge of the bones found in the norma frontalis view of the skull, including the frontal bone, maxillae, nasal bones, zygomatic bones, and mandible. Perfect for students studying anatomy and embryology.
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