Bones of the Face Flashcards
bones of the face and their function
1
Q
what are some functions of bones?
A
- shape and strength for the body
- support and protection for vital organs
- storage of phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and sodium
- production of red and white blood cells
- produce movement through skeletal muscle attachment
- acid/base balance: bone tissue buffers the blood against excessive pH changes by absorbing or releasing alkaline salts
- maintains muscles in position
2
Q
what is cartilage?
A
dense connective tissue abundant in collagen and elastin fibers
- flexible
- cushions bones and joints, prevents fractures
- different from bones in that cartilage can’t repair itself
3
Q
what are joints?
A
the connection of 2 or more bones consisting of cartilage and connective tissue. can be movable or immovable
4
Q
frontal bone
A
forms front of forehead
5
Q
temporal bone
A
forms temples
6
Q
parietal bone
A
sides and crown of the head
7
Q
occipital bone
A
rearmost bone in the skull right above the nape of the neck
8
Q
nasal
A
forms nose bridge
9
Q
mastoid process
A
below and behind ear, part of the temporal bone
10
Q
maxilla
A
upper jaw
11
Q
zygomatic bone
A
cheekbone
12
Q
mandible
A
lower jaw
13
Q
hyoid bone
A
bone of the neck directly beneath mandible
14
Q
thyroid cartilage
A
forms adam’s apple
