Study Flashcards
What gland lies in the midline of the brain?
Pineal gland
What is the function of the pineal gland?
Secretes hormones
What structure must be in front of the petrous pyramid for axial imaging?
Mandible
What large opening at the base of the occipital bone allows for the passage of what?
Spinal cord
What bone makes up most of the lateral wall of the orbit?
Zygoma
What bone makes up most of the floor of the orbit?
Maxilla
What bone makes up most of the roof of the orbit?
Frontal bone
Where is the lacrimal bone located in relation to the orbit?
Medial wall
How many bones does the occipital bone articulate with?
6 bones
What bones articulate with the occipital bone?
2 parietals, 2 temporals, sphenoid, atlas
What is the posterior angle of the mandible called?
Gonion
What does the gonion divide the mandible into?
Body and rami
