skull bones

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What is the Squamous Suture?

Back

The Squamous Suture is the fibrous joint that connects the temporal bone with the parietal bone on each side of the skull.

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Where is the Occipitomastoid Suture located?

Back

The Occipitomastoid Suture is located between the occipital bone and the mastoid portion of the temporal bone.

Front

What are the Fontanels in an infant?

Back

Fontanels are soft spots on an infant's skull where the bones have not yet fused. The main fontanels include the Frontal, Occipital, and Sphenoid fontanels.

Front

What is the Vomer Bone?

Back

The Vomer is a thin, flat bone that forms part of the nasal septum, dividing the nasal cavity into two nostrils.

Front

What suture connects the parietal bones with the occipital bone?

Back

The Lambdoid Suture connects the parietal bones with the occipital bone.

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What is the function of the Lambdoid Suture?

Back

The Lambdoid Suture allows for the growth of the skull and provides stability between the parietal and occipital bones.

Front

What bones are connected by the Squamous Suture?

Back

The Squamous Suture connects the temporal bone with the parietal bone.

Front

What is the significance of Fontanels in infants?

Back

Fontanels allow for the flexibility of the skull during childbirth and accommodate brain growth during infancy.

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How many Sphenoid Fontanels are present in an infant?

Back

There are two Sphenoid Fontanels present in an infant.

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What is the role of the Occipitomastoid Suture?

Back

The Occipitomastoid Suture plays a role in the articulation of the skull, connecting the occipital bone to the temporal bone.