Body Systems Flashcard

Front

What are the parietal bones?

Back

Two large bones forming the top and sides of the skull.

Front

What is the smallest bone in the body that transfers vibrations to the cochlea?

Back

Stapes.

Front

What does the frontal bone form?

Back

The forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

Front

Which bones work together to protect the brain?

Back

Temporal, parietal, frontal, and occipital.

Front

How many bones are there in the facial skeleton?

Back

14.

Front

What is the function of the temporal bone?

Back

It protects the sides of the skull and houses the structures of the ear.

Front

What are the main functions of the skull?

Back

To protect the brain and support the structures of the face.

Front

What is the role of the mandible?

Back

It is the lower jawbone that holds the lower teeth and allows for chewing.

Front

What is the significance of the occipital bone?

Back

It forms the back and base of the skull and contains the foramen magnum.

Front

What are the zygomatic bones commonly known as?

Back

Cheekbones.