Axial Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the frontal bone?
A
Forehead
2
Q
What is the function of the frontal bone?
A
Forms the anterior portion of the cranium and the roof of the eye sockets (orbits). Mucus from the frontal sinuses within the bone helps flush the surfaces of the nasal cavity
3
Q
What is the supraorbital margin?
A
The thickening of the frontal bone that helps protect the eyes.
4
Q
What is the glabella?
A
Hairless, the area between the supraorbital margins and superior to the nasal bones. It marks the most forward projection of the frontal bone.
