Cranial and Facial Bones review

Front

What is the name of the opening at the base of the skull?

Back

Foramen Magnum

Front

What separates the parietal and frontal bones?

Back

Coronal suture

Front

Which bone is located at the front of the skull?

Back

Frontal bone

Front

What type of skeleton do the skull bones belong to?

Back

Axial skeleton

Front

What is the scientific name for the skull?

Back

Cranium

Front

What is the function of the occipital foramen?

Back

It allows the spinal cord to connect with the brain.

Front

What are the two main parts of the skull?

Back

Cranial bones and facial bones.

Front

How many cranial bones are there in the human skull?

Back

Eight cranial bones.

Front

What is the role of the temporal bone?

Back

It houses the structures of the ear and forms part of the skull.

Front

What is the significance of the lambdoid suture?

Back

It connects the occipital bone with the parietal bones.