Anatomy: Skull & Bone Tissue Flashcards

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Cranial Vault

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The upper, domed portion of the skull that encases the brain.

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Cranial Base

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The bottom part of the skull that supports the brain and connects to the cervical spine.

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Posterior Cranial Fossa

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The shallow depression at the back of the skull that houses the cerebellum.

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Middle Cranial Fossa

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The central depression of the skull base that contains the temporal lobes and pituitary gland.

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Anterior Cranial Fossa

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The front part of the skull base that supports the frontal lobes of the brain.

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Orbit

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The bony cavity that contains the eye and its associated structures.

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Nasal Cavity

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The internal space of the nose that filters, warms, and humidifies air.

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Oral Cavity

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The mouth space that includes the tongue, teeth, and mucous membranes involved in digestion and speech.

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Paranasal Sinuses

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Air-filled spaces within the bones surrounding the nasal cavity that reduce weight and contribute to voice resonance.

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Maxillary Sinus

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The largest paranasal sinus located in the maxilla.

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Sphenoid Sinus

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A sinus located within the sphenoid bone behind the nasal cavity.

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Frontal Sinus

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The sinus located in the frontal bone above the eyes.

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Frontal Bone

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The bone forming the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

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Parietal Bone

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The bones forming the sides and roof of the cranial cavity.

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Supraorbital Margin

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The upper rim of the eye socket.

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Coronal Suture

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The fibrous joint connecting the frontal bone to the parietal bones.

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Supraorbital Foramen

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A notch or hole in the supraorbital margin allowing for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

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Sagittal Suture

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The joint between the left and right parietal bones.

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Sphenoid Bone

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A complex bone that forms part of the base of the skull and parts of the orbits

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Foramen Ovale

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An opening for the mandibular nerve

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Foramen Spinosum

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Lateral to the foramen ovale and is part of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone.

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Optic Foramen

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The opening for the optic nerve.

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Pterygoid Process

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Projections that serve as attachment points for muscles.

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Greater Wing

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The larger lateral portion of the sphenoid bone.

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Lesser Wing

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The smaller upper portion of the sphenoid bone.

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Inferior Orbital Fissure

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lower part of the orbit, specifically between the maxilla (upper jawbone) and the greater wing of the sphenoid bone.

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Sella Turcica

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The depression that houses the pituitary gland.

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Ethmoid Bone

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A small bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits.

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Temporal Bone

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The bone that forms the sides and base of the skull.

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External Acoustic Meatus

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The ear canal leading to the eardrum.

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Mastoid Process

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A bony prominence behind the ear.

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Styloid Process

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A slender projection serving as an attachment for muscles and ligaments.
Located at base of the temporal bone below the ear.

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Foramen Lacerum

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An irregular opening at the base of the skull.

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Carotid Canal

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The passage for the internal carotid artery.

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Mandibular Fossa

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The depression for the mandibular condyle.

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Squamous Suture

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The joint between the temporal and parietal bones.

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Occipital Condyle

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The rounded projections on the underside of the occipital bone at the back of the skull.

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Occipital Bone

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The bone forming the back and base of the skull.

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External Occipital Protuberance

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A bump on the back of the skull for muscle attachment.

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Foramen Magnum

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The large opening for the spinal cord to connect with the brain.

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Lambdoid Suture

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The joint between the occipital bone and the parietal bones.

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Nasal Bone

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The small bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

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Lacrimal Fossa

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The depression for the lacrimal sac, which collects tears.

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Lacrimal Bone

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A small bone forming part of the eye socket, containing the lacrimal fossa for tear drainage.

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Palatine Bone

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A bone forming part of the hard palate and the floor of the nasal cavity.

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zygomatic Bone

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The bone that forms the cheek and part of the eye socket.

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Zygomatic Arch

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The bony arch formed by the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone

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Vomer Bone

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A single bone forming the lower part of the nasal septum, separating the left and right nasal passages.

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Inferior Nasal Concha

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A thin, curved bone located in the nasal cavity that helps to filter and humidify air.

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Maxilla

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The upper jawbone, which forms the hard palate, part of the eye socket, and supports the upper teeth.

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Mandible

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The lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, supporting the lower teeth.

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Coronal Suture

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The fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones.

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Frontal Suture

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The sutural joint present in infants that connects the two halves of the frontal bone

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Posterior Fontanel

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The soft spot on the back of an infant’s skull where the occipital and parietal bones meet, usually closing within a few months after birth.

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Anterior Fontanel

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The soft spot on the top of an infant’s skull where the frontal and parietal bones meet, allowing for skull expansion during growth.

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Alveolar Process

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The bony ridge on the maxilla that contains the sockets for the upper teeth.

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Palatine Process

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The horizontal projection of the maxilla that forms the anterior part of the hard palate.

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Mandible

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The lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, supporting the lower teeth and forming the chin.

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Mental Foramen

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An opening in the mandible that allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels to the chin and lower lip.

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Mandibular Condyle

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The part of your jaw that flexes and meets with the skull.

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Mandibular Notch

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The indentation between the coronoid process and the mandibular condyle.

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Mandibular Ramus

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The vertical part of the mandible that extends upward from the body of the mandible.

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Coronoid Process

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A flat, triangular projection of the mandible where the temporalis muscle attaches.

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Alveolar Process (mandilla)

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The bony ridge on the mandible that contains the sockets for the lower teeth.

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Tubercle

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A small, rounded projection or bump on a bone, often serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments.

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Foramen

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An opening or hole in a bone that allows the passage of nerves, blood vessels, or other structures.

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Process

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A projection or outgrowth from a bone, often serving as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments

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Fossa

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A shallow, hollowed-out area or depression in a bone, often serving as a site for articulation or muscle attachment.

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Suture

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A fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull, characterized by interlocking edges that provide stability.