bones of face and cranium Flashcards
1
Q
external auditory meatus
A
outer ear canal
2
Q
zygomatic arch
A
protection of the eye (cheek bone)
3
Q
optic foramen
A
opening of eye canal
4
Q
mastoid process
A
muscle attachment for neck
5
Q
styloid process
A
tongue muscle attachment
6
Q
posterior palatine foramen
A
nerves for salivation
7
Q
infraorbital foramen
A
facial muscles
8
Q
mental foramen
A
nerves for lower teeth and jaw
9
Q
parietal eminence
A
protection of the brain
10
Q
lacrymal canal
A
tear duct
11
Q
jugular foramen
A
hole for jugular vein
12
Q
foramen magnum
A
spinal cord
13
Q
occipital condyle
A
articulates with C1