Anatomy Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the function of the Mastoid Process?
Attachment site for neck muscles
The Mastoid Process is part of the temporal bone.
What does the Mandible provide support for?
Structure for the lower face
The Mandible is the lower jawbone.
What joint is formed by the articulation of the Mandible with the temporal bone?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
The TMJ is crucial for jaw movement.
What is the function of the Mandible in relation to chewing?
Provides attachment for muscles involved in chewing and biting
This includes muscles like the masseter.
What is the function of the Styloid Process?
Attachment site for several muscles associated with tongue movement and swallowing
The Styloid Process is part of the temporal bone.
What bone does the Pharyngeal Tubercle support?
Occipital bone
The Pharyngeal Tubercle is where pharyngeal muscles attach.
What is the function of the Coronoid Process?
Forms part of the Mandible bone
It serves as an attachment for muscles like the temporalis.
What does the Mandibular Eminence form part of?
Mandible bone
It is a landmark on the mandible.
What is the function of the Mandibular Fossa?
Smooth movement and rotation of the jaw during activities such as chewing and speaking
The Mandibular Fossa is part of the temporal bone.
What does the Petrous Part of Temporal Bone house?
Structures like the inner ear and carotid canal
It forms a portion of the cranial base.
What is the function of the Hard Palate?
Separates the oral cavity from nasal cavity, aiding in speech production and swallowing
It is formed by the maxilla and palatine bones.
What does the Lateral Pterygoid Plate serve as?
Attachment site for muscles involved in chewing (mastication)
It is part of the sphenoid bone.
What is the Medial Pterygoid Plate part of?
Sphenoid Bone
It also serves as an attachment for chewing muscles.
What is the Zygomatic Arch part of?
Zygomatic Bone
It is a prominent structure of the face.
What is the function of the Mastoid Process?
Attachment site for neck muscles
The Mastoid Process is part of the temporal bone.
What does the Mandible provide support for?
Structure for the lower face
The Mandible is the lower jawbone.
What joint is formed by the articulation of the Mandible with the temporal bone?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
The TMJ is crucial for jaw movement.
What is the function of the Mandible in relation to chewing?
Provides attachment for muscles involved in chewing and biting
This includes muscles like the masseter.
What is the function of the Styloid Process?
Attachment site for several muscles associated with tongue movement and swallowing
The Styloid Process is part of the temporal bone.
What bone does the Pharyngeal Tubercle support?
Occipital bone
The Pharyngeal Tubercle is where pharyngeal muscles attach.
What is the function of the Coronoid Process?
Forms part of the Mandible bone
It serves as an attachment for muscles like the temporalis.
What does the Mandibular Eminence form part of?
Mandible bone
It is a landmark on the mandible.
What is the function of the Mandibular Fossa?
Smooth movement and rotation of the jaw during activities such as chewing and speaking
The Mandibular Fossa is part of the temporal bone.
What does the Petrous Part of Temporal Bone house?
Structures like the inner ear and carotid canal
It forms a portion of the cranial base.
