HNS 1-ordered

Question 1

Name the fontanelle, are they seen in adults and why(1)

Answer 1

slide 6

Question 2

How many bones are in the skull, show how they can be categorised and name the different bones for the different categories(4)

Answer 2

pg 1

Question 3

Name two bones found in cranial base and state their approximate locations(2)

Answer 3

pg 2

Question 4

Explain what sutures are, their function and how they develop, describe any features that help their function, describe the examples of sutures in the skull and any other relevant structures.(2)

Answer 4

pg 2

Question 5

Look at the numbered images on pg 3, identify the structures there

The brain in different planes – identifying the 
numbered structures 
(2)

Answer 5

pg 3

Question 6

Describe the different tissue components of the scalp(2)

Answer 6

pg 3

Question 7

Demonstrate the relationship between the brain and the different cranial fossae(6)

Answer 7

pg 4

Question 8

Describe the structure and function of the meninges(6)

Answer 8

pg 6

Question 9

Explain the term herniation with respect to the brain and give examples of its neurological consequences(3)

Answer 9

pg 7

Question 10

explain the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in and around the brain(4)

Answer 10

pg 8

Question 11

Draw a simple diagram of the Circle of Willis(2)

Answer 11

pg 9

Question 12

Identify the pterion and explain the clinical importance of its relationship to the middle meningeal artery(2)

Answer 12

pg 10

Question 13

Describe the main venous sinuses and associated veins of the brain(6)

Answer 13

pg 11

Question 14

Outline how venous anatomy presents opportunities for intracranial infection(2)

Answer 14

pg 12

Question 15

Identify on a skull the main exit/entry routes for the cranial nerves and the major blood vessels(3)

Answer 15

pg 13