Skull Flashcards
What is the function of the skull?
The skull protects the brain and sensory organs.
How many bones make up the human skull?
The human skull is made up of 22 bones.
True or False: The skull contains the only movable bone in the head.
True
What are the two main parts of the skull?
The cranium and the mandible.
Which bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets?
Frontal bone
What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?
Mandible
What is the function of the facial bones?
The facial bones provide structure and support for the face.
Which bone is located at the back of the skull and forms the base of the cranium?
Occipital bone
Fill in the blank: The _______ bone is commonly known as the cheekbone.
Zygomatic
What is the function of the sutures in the skull?
Sutures are fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull and allow for growth during childhood.
Which bone is located between the eyes and forms part of the eye sockets?
Ethmoid bone
True or False: The hyoid bone is considered part of the skull.
False
What is the name of the bone that forms the lower back part of the skull?
Occipital bone
Fill in the blank: The _______ bone is a small, butterfly-shaped bone located in front of the brain and between the eyes.
Sphenoid
Cheek bone is also known as
Zygomatic bone
