Anatomy - Bones of the Cranium

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the upper jaw?

Back

Maxilla

Front

Which bone is located at the base of the skull and is shaped like a butterfly?

Back

Sphenoid

Front

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

Back

Zygomatic bone

Front

What is the large opening at the base of the skull called?

Back

Foramen Magnum

Front

Which bone is known as the plowshare and forms part of the nasal septum?

Back

Vomer

Front

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

Back

Parietal

Front

Which bone is located at the side of the skull and contains the structures of the ear?

Back

Temporal

Front

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

Back

Frontal bone

Front

Which bone is located between the eyes and contributes to the nasal cavity?

Back

Ethmoid

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?

Back

Mandible