Occipital bone Flashcards
0
Q
Occipital: At what age does the bone fuse?
A
Starts at 2-3 months for 3 lower.
Suture to top fuses at 1 1/2 yrs.
1
Q
Occipital: How many bones at birth?
A
4
2
Q
Occipital: What nerves are associated with this bone?
A
Glossopharyngeal
Vagus
Accessory
Hypoglossal
3
Q
Occipital: what is its foramen?
A
Foramen magnum