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What is the general function of the occipital bone?
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Forms the inferior and posterior surfaces of the cranium
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What are the articulations of the occipital bone?
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-First cervical vertebra (Atlas)-Parietal bone-Temporal bone-Sphenoid bone
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What are the regions/landmarks of the occipital bone?
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-external occipital protuberance-external occipital crest-occipital condyle-inferior and superior nuchal line
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What are the foramina of the occipital bone?
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-Foramen Magnum-Jugular foramen-Hypoglossal canals
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What is the general function of the parietal bone?
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Form part of the superior and lateral surfaces of the cranium
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What are the articulations of the parietal bone?
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-Other parietal bone-Occipital bone-Frontal bone-Temporal bone-Sphenoid
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What are the regions/landmarks of the parietal bone?
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-Superior and inferior temporal lines (where temporalis muscle can attach)-Grooves for cranial blood vessels.
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What are the foramina of the parietal bone?
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Trick Question. There are none.
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What is the general function of the frontal bone?
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Form the anterior of the cranium and roof the orbits (eye sockets). Frontal sinus secrete mucus that cleans/ flushes the surface of the nasal cavity
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What are the articulations of the frontal bone?
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-Maxillary bone-Parietal bone-Zygomatic bone-Nasal bone-Ethmoid bone-Sphenoid bone-Lacrimal bone-Metopic (Frontal) Suture
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What are the regions/landmarks of the frontal bone?
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-Lacrimal fossa-Supra-orbital margin-Frontal Squama (Forehead)-Frontal sinuses
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What are the foramina of the frontal bone?
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-Supra-orbital foramen-Supra-orbital notch
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What is the general function of the temporal bone?
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1.Only bone that articulates with the mandible2.Protect and surround inner ear3.Attachment of jaw and head muscles4.Part of lateral walls of the cranium and zygomatic aches
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What are the articulations of the temporal bone?
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-Mandible-Sphenoid-Occipital-Parietal-Zygomatic
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What are the regions/landmarks of the temporal bone?
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-Squamous part-Petrous part-Zygomatic process-Styloid process-Mastoid process-Auditory ossicles-Mandibular fossa
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