Bones of the Skull

Front

What is the name of the lower jawbone in the human skull?

Back

mandible

Front

What is the name of the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth?

Back

maxilla

Front

What is the name of the suture that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones?

Back

coronal suture

Front

What is the name of the suture that runs along the midline of the skull between the two parietal bones?

Back

sagittal suture

Front

What is the name of the bone located at the sides and base of the skull?

Back

temporal

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead?

Back

frontal bone

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the back and base of the skull?

Back

occipital bone

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the cheek?

Back

zygomatic bone

Front

What is the name of the suture that connects the two parietal bones to the occipital bone?

Back

lambdoid suture

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the bridge of the nose?

Back

nasal bone