Cranial and Facial Bones review

Front

What is the scientific name for the skull?

Back

Cranium

Front

Which bone is indicated by #1 in a diagram of the skull?

Back

Occipital bone

Front

Which bone is indicated by #2 in a diagram of the skull?

Back

Parietal bone

Front

Which bone is indicated by #3 in a diagram of the skull?

Back

Frontal bone

Front

What is the feature on the occipital bone that holds the brain stem called?

Back

Foramen magnum

Front

What are the two main categories of bones in the skull?

Back

Cranial bones and facial bones

Front

How many cranial bones are there in the human skull?

Back

Eight cranial bones

Front

Name the four main types of cranial bones.

Back

Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital

Front

What is the function of the temporal bone?

Back

Protects the sides of the skull and houses the structures of the ear.

Front

What is the role of the nasal bones?

Back

Form the bridge of the nose.