Norma Occipitalis Flashcards
1
Q
What view is Norma occipitalis
A
From the back of the head
2
Q
Name the bones we can see from this view
A
Left and right parietal, occipital, left and right temporal plus mastoid
3
Q
Which sutures can we see in this view
A
Sagittal, lamboid, occipitomastoid and parietomastoid
4
Q
Which suture meeting points can we see
A
Lambda and Asterion
5
Q
Where are the nuchal lines and their names
A
Supreme, superior and inferior can be used for sexing but not as reliable
6
Q
What can be seen at the posterior point of the head
A
External occipital protuberance
7
Q
What variants can be found on norma occipitalis
A
Ossicles, extra parietal foramina, Inca bone (on occipital bone) indigenous to South Africa
