Skull Anatomy

Front

How many bones are in the skull?

Back

22

Front

What is the name of the light red bone?

Back

Mandible

Front

Name the suture that connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones.

Back

Lambdoidal Suture

Front

What is the name of the purple bone located between the teeth?

Back

Maxilla

Front

Name the foramen located in the mandible.

Back

Mental foramen

Front

What is the function of the skull?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main parts of the skull?

Back

Cranial bones and facial bones.

Front

What is the largest bone in the face?

Back

Mandible.

Front

What is the name of the suture that runs from the front to the back of the skull?

Back

Sagittal Suture.

Front

What is the role of the zygomatic bone?

Back

To form the prominence of the cheeks and part of the eye socket.