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Anatomy: Skull & Bone Tissue Flashcards

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Cranial Vault

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The upper, domed portion of the skull that encases the brain.

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Cranial Base

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The bottom part of the skull that supports the brain and connects to the cervical spine.

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Posterior Cranial Fossa

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The shallow depression at the back of the skull that houses the cerebellum.

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Middle Cranial Fossa

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The central depression of the skull base that contains the temporal lobes and pituitary gland.

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Anterior Cranial Fossa

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The front part of the skull base that supports the frontal lobes of the brain.

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Orbit

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The bony cavity that contains the eye and its associated structures.

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Nasal Cavity

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The internal space of the nose that filters, warms, and humidifies air.

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Oral Cavity

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The mouth space that includes the tongue, teeth, and mucous membranes involved in digestion and speech.

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Paranasal Sinuses

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Air-filled spaces within the bones surrounding the nasal cavity that reduce weight and contribute to voice resonance.

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Maxillary Sinus

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The largest paranasal sinus located in the maxilla.

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Sphenoid Sinus

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A sinus located within the sphenoid bone behind the nasal cavity.

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Frontal Sinus

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The sinus located in the frontal bone above the eyes.

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Frontal Bone

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The bone forming the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

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Parietal Bone

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The bones forming the sides and roof of the cranial cavity.

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Supraorbital Margin

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The upper rim of the eye socket.

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Coronal Suture

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The fibrous joint connecting the frontal bone to the parietal bones.

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Supraorbital Foramen

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A notch or hole in the supraorbital margin allowing for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

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Sagittal Suture

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The joint between the left and right parietal bones.

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Sphenoid Bone

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A complex bone that forms part of the base of the skull and parts of the orbits

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Foramen Ovale

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An opening for the mandibular nerve

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Foramen Spinosum

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Lateral to the foramen ovale and is part of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone.

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Optic Foramen

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The opening for the optic nerve.

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Pterygoid Process

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Projections that serve as attachment points for muscles.

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Greater Wing

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The larger lateral portion of the sphenoid bone.

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Lesser Wing
The smaller upper portion of the sphenoid bone.
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Inferior Orbital Fissure
lower part of the orbit, specifically between the maxilla (upper jawbone) and the greater wing of the sphenoid bone.
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Sella Turcica
The depression that houses the pituitary gland.
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Ethmoid Bone
A small bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits.
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Temporal Bone
The bone that forms the sides and base of the skull.
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External Acoustic Meatus
The ear canal leading to the eardrum.
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Mastoid Process
A bony prominence behind the ear.
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Styloid Process
A slender projection serving as an attachment for muscles and ligaments. Located at base of the temporal bone below the ear.
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Foramen Lacerum
An irregular opening at the base of the skull.
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Carotid Canal
The passage for the internal carotid artery.
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Mandibular Fossa
The depression for the mandibular condyle.
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Squamous Suture
The joint between the temporal and parietal bones.
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Occipital Condyle
The rounded projections on the underside of the occipital bone at the back of the skull.
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Occipital Bone
The bone forming the back and base of the skull.
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External Occipital Protuberance
A bump on the back of the skull for muscle attachment.
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Foramen Magnum
The large opening for the spinal cord to connect with the brain.
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Lambdoid Suture
The joint between the occipital bone and the parietal bones.
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Nasal Bone
The small bone that forms the bridge of the nose.
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Lacrimal Fossa
The depression for the lacrimal sac, which collects tears.
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Lacrimal Bone
A small bone forming part of the eye socket, containing the lacrimal fossa for tear drainage.
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Palatine Bone
A bone forming part of the hard palate and the floor of the nasal cavity.
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zygomatic Bone
The bone that forms the cheek and part of the eye socket.
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Zygomatic Arch
The bony arch formed by the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone
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Vomer Bone
A single bone forming the lower part of the nasal septum, separating the left and right nasal passages.
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Inferior Nasal Concha
A thin, curved bone located in the nasal cavity that helps to filter and humidify air.
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Maxilla
The upper jawbone, which forms the hard palate, part of the eye socket, and supports the upper teeth.
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Mandible
The lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, supporting the lower teeth.
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Coronal Suture
The fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones.
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Frontal Suture
The sutural joint present in infants that connects the two halves of the frontal bone
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Posterior Fontanel
The soft spot on the back of an infant's skull where the occipital and parietal bones meet, usually closing within a few months after birth.
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Anterior Fontanel
The soft spot on the top of an infant's skull where the frontal and parietal bones meet, allowing for skull expansion during growth.
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Alveolar Process
The bony ridge on the maxilla that contains the sockets for the upper teeth.
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Palatine Process
The horizontal projection of the maxilla that forms the anterior part of the hard palate.
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Mandible
The lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, supporting the lower teeth and forming the chin.
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Mental Foramen
An opening in the mandible that allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels to the chin and lower lip.
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Mandibular Condyle
The part of your jaw that flexes and meets with the skull.
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Mandibular Notch
The indentation between the coronoid process and the mandibular condyle.
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Mandibular Ramus
The vertical part of the mandible that extends upward from the body of the mandible.
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Coronoid Process
A flat, triangular projection of the mandible where the temporalis muscle attaches.
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Alveolar Process (mandilla)
The bony ridge on the mandible that contains the sockets for the lower teeth.
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Tubercle
A small, rounded projection or bump on a bone, often serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments.
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Foramen
An opening or hole in a bone that allows the passage of nerves, blood vessels, or other structures.
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Process
A projection or outgrowth from a bone, often serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments
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Fossa
A shallow, hollowed-out area or depression in a bone, often serving as a site for articulation or muscle attachment.
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Suture
A fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull, characterized by interlocking edges that provide stability.

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