Bones of the Skull Flashcards
What are the two main divisions of the skull?
The cranium and the facial bones.
True or False: The human skull consists of 22 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ protects the brain.
cranium.
Which bone is known as the forehead bone?
Frontal bone.
What is the largest bone of the face?
Maxilla.
Identify the bone that forms the lower jaw.
Mandible.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a cranial bone? A) Occipital B) Nasal C) Parietal D) Temporal
B) Nasal.
What bone forms the base of the skull?
Occipital bone.
True or False: The zygomatic bone is part of the cranium.
False.
What is the function of the nasal bones?
They form the bridge of the nose.
Fill in the blank: The _____ bones are located at the sides and base of the skull.
Temporal.
Which bone is shaped like a butterfly and is located at the base of the skull?
Sphenoid bone.
What are the two paired bones of the skull?
Parietal and temporal bones.
Multiple Choice: How many facial bones are there? A) 12 B) 14 C) 16 D) 18
B) 14.
What is the name of the joint that connects the jaw to the skull?
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
True or False: The ethmoid bone contributes to the nasal cavity.
True.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the cheekbone?
Zygomatic bone.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the bone that forms the back and base of the skull.
occipital.
What structure passes through the foramen magnum?
The spinal cord.
Multiple Choice: Which bone is NOT part of the skull? A) Lacrimal B) Scapula C) Nasal D) Maxilla
B) Scapula.
What is the term for the soft spots on a baby’s skull?
Fontanelles.
True or False: The mandible is the only movable bone of the skull.
True.
What is the primary function of the skull?
To protect the brain and support facial structures.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the bone that forms the roof of the mouth.
palatine.
