Skull Labeling Flashcard

Front

What is the name of the bone located at the back of the skull?

Back

Occipital

Front

What is the term for the distance between the inner corners of the eyes?

Back

Interorbital Breadth

Front

Which bone forms the forehead?

Back

Frontal

Front

What is the name of the bony prominence located behind the ear?

Back

Mastoid Process

Front

What is the cavity in the skull that contains the eye?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the term for the upper jawbone?

Back

Maxilla

Front

Which bone is known as the cheekbone?

Back

Zygomatic Bone

Front

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

Back

Sphenoid Bone

Front

What is the term for the area where the upper and lower jaws meet?

Back

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the sides and roof of the cranium?

Back

Parietal Bone