Landmarks of Bones in the Skull Flashcards
1
Q
Internal acoustic meatus
A
Opening that holds the ear canal from the outside of the skull to the inside
2
Q
Sella turcica
A
Holds the pituitary gland
3
Q
Cribriform plate
A
Transmits the olfactory nerves
4
Q
Crista galli
A
An attachment for the dura mater of the brain to connect to
5
Q
Foramen magnum
A
Hole on the bottom of the skull that the spinal cord passes through
6
Q
Occipital condyles
A
Connect to the superior facets of the atlas vertebrae
7
Q
Zygomatic arch
A
Holds the mandible up by the use of a ligament
8
Q
Mastoid process
A
Connects to many muscles
9
Q
Styloid process
A
An anchor for muscles connected to the tongue and larynx
10
Q
Lacrimal fossa
A
Lodges the lacrimal gland
11
Q
Alveolar processes
A
Tooth sockets
12
Q
Superior & Inferior nuchal lines
A
Serve as attachments for many neck muscles
