Occipital bone Flashcards
(6 cards)
What is the primary function of the foramen Magnum?
The primary function is to allow the passage of the spinal cord as it connects to the brain, stem this large opening at the base of the school also accommodates the vertebral arteries and the spinal mini is playing a role in the central nervous system structure and function
What is the primary function of the occipital condyles?
The primary function is articulate with the first cervical vertebrate, the atlas, allowing for the naughty motion of the head and contributing to the overall movement of the school, and the vertigo column, provide a stable joint that supposed to weight of the head
What is the primary function of the external occipital protuberance?
The primary function of the external occipital protuberance to serve as an attachment point for the ligamentum noodle Chi trapezius muscle provides stability and support for the head and neck facilitating hand movement imp posture
What is the primary function of the inferior and superior NUCHAL lines?
The primary function server at attachment points for muscle muscles and ligament superior line provides an attachment for muscles that stabilized and move the head inferior serve as an attachment for the ligament and other muscles contributing to the head and ex disability
What is the primary function of the hypoglossal canals?
The primary function is still allow. The passage of the hypoglossal nerve cranial nerve seven cranial cavity to the neck. The nerve is crucial for controlling the movements of the tongue which are important for speech, swallowing, and other oral functions.
What is the primary function of the CONDYLAR canal?
The primary function is to allow the passage of the emissary veins, and in some cases, the Mongie branch of the ascending Ferring artery facilitates venous drainage from cranial cavity, particularly from the area around the occipital cones, controlling contributing to the Venus return from the brain
