XV. The Head. The Skull. A. General Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
Excluding the auditory ossicles, how many bones form the skull?
A
22 bones
2
Q
What is the cranium?
A
the skull minus the mandible
3
Q
What is the calvaria?
A
the skullcap
4
Q
How many bones form the neurocranium?
A
8 bones
5
Q
What bones form the neurocranium?
A
frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, sphenoid and ethmoid
