Imaging Wk 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the skull
A
To protect the soft and the vital tissues of the head, particularly the brain
2
Q
How many bones is the skull composed of
A
The skull is composed of 22 bones
8 in the cranium
14 in the face
3
Q
What are the eight bones in the cranium
A
Frontal
Occipital
Sphenoid
Ethmoid
Two parietal bones
Two temporal bones
4
Q
Look at imaging images in GoodNotes notebook
A
5
Q
What are the 14 bones in the face
A
Mandible 1
Maxillae 2
Zygomatic bones 2
Lacrimal bones 2
Nasal bones 2
Inferior conchae 2
Palatine bones 2
Vomer 2
6
Q
What should you use for a skull examination
A
CT scan (the best)
X ray - x ray cannot see the brain maybe used to see facial bones
MRI
