Week 2 Flashcards
The frontal bone is located on the _____________ portion of the skull.
Anterior
How many bones does the skull contain in total
22
The occipital bone is located on the _______ portion of the skull
Posterior
Which bone is located behind the eye socket
Sphenoid bone
Which bone is located at the upper part of the nose?
Nasal
Which bone is located on the lateral portion of the skull
Temporal bone
Temporal bones are located on the ________ portion of the skull
Lateral
How many facial bones are there in the skull?
14
How many layers make up the scalp?
Five
What is the name of this bone located at the base of the nasal cavity?
Vomer
What is the innermost layer of the scalp?
Pericranium
This term describes spaces between the bones in an infant skull
Fontanelle
This is the smallest bone in the face and forms part of the eye socket
Lacrimal bones
Which bone is located at the lower part of the skull and is the only movable bone of the skull?
Mandible
The ethmoid bone is located between the two eye sockets. Which anatomical term describes the location of this bone in relation to the eyes.
Medial to the eyes
Which bone is shaped like a bat?
Sphenoid
The cheekbone is also known as the
Zygomatic bones
Which bone is the lower jaw of the human skull?
Mandible
The ethmoid bone is located at the top of the nose. Which term describes the anatomic location of this bone in relation to the nose
Superior
What is the primary function of the facial bones?
Protect and support entrances digestive and respiratory tracts
Which bone is located at the back of the skull and forms the base of the cranium
Occipital
