A&P: Skull Flashcards
1
Q
The skull consists of:
A
the cranium and the face
2
Q
main function of the skull
A
is to enclose and protect the brain
3
Q
The cranium consists of:
A
the top, back, and sides of the skull.
4
Q
The face is the:
A
front of the skull
5
Q
The bones of the anterior cranium connect to facial bones, including:
A
mandible, maxillae, and nasal bones
6
Q
mandible
A
lower jaw
7
Q
maxillae
A
fused bones of the upper jaw
8
Q
nasal bones
A
some of the structure of the nose
9
Q
Some of these structures consist of multiple bones, such as:
A
the orbits, and the zygomatic arches
10
Q
orbits
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which surround the eyes
11
Q
zygomatic arches
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form the structures of the cheeks
