Physio Skull Bones

Front

What is the function of cranial bones?

Back

Cranial bones protect the brain and support the structures of the head.

Front

Which bone is NOT a cranial bone?

Back

Lacrimal bone.

Front

What is the maxilla?

Back

The maxilla is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the orbits.

Front

Identify a facial bone.

Back

Zygomatic arches.

Front

What is the occipital bone?

Back

The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull and contains the foramen magnum.

Front

What are the zygomatic arches?

Back

The zygomatic arches are the bones that form the prominence of the cheeks.

Front

What is the nasal bone?

Back

The nasal bone is a small bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

Front

What is the role of the ethmoid bone?

Back

The ethmoid bone forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits, and it contains the cribriform plate.

Front

What is the sphenoid bone?

Back

The sphenoid bone is a complex bone located at the base of the skull, contributing to the cranial cavity and the orbits.

Front

How many cranial bones are there in the human skull?

Back

There are 8 cranial bones in the human skull.