SKULL + ORBIT Flashcards
1
Q
FISSURE
A
narrow groove between adjacent bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass
2
Q
FORAMEN
A
openings that allow veins, ligaments + nerves to pass
3
Q
FOSSA
A
shallow depression for glands e.g. lacrimal fossa for lacrimal gland
4
Q
SUTURES
A
immovable joints that fuse most of skull bones together
5
Q
FONTANELS
A
- areas of unossified tissue
- link cranial bones at birth
- replaced with sutures
- provides flexibility (skull deformation in childbirth + allows brain growth)
