Occipital bones Flashcards
1
Q
Foreman magnum
A
Large opening in base of bone allows the spinal cord to join brain stem
(Big hole when you face bone upside up)
2
Q
Occipital condyle
A
Rounded projections lateral to foramen magnum that articulate with the first cervical vertebrae (atlas)
Big bump lateral to the big home of skull faces upside up
3
Q
External occipital protuberance
A
Midline prominence posterior to foramen magnum
Bump in the middle; right below the big hole
4
Q
Superior nasal line
A
Line lateral to the external occipital protuberance
