Anatomy of the Skeleton (Skull overview) Flashcards

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Cranial Bones

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Surround the brain

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Frontal bone

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Front bone of the skull

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Parietal bone

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Top bone of the skull

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4
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Occipital bone

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Back bone of the skull

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5
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Temporal bone

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Bone beside the ear

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6
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Sphenoid bone

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Anterior to the temporal bone

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Ethmoid bone

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The bone that is closer to the midline posterior to the nose and inferior to the frontal bone

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8
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Facial Bones

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Bones that form the structure of the face

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Nasal bone

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The bone that forms the bridge of the nose

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10
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Maxilla

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The bone that connects the nose, cheekbones and upper teeth

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11
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Zygomatic bones

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Bones that form on either side of the cheek bones

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Mandible (Jaw bone)

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Connects to the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

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