Flashcard 6 Review - Skull

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What is the Maxillary bone?

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The Maxillary bone, or maxilla, is a paired bone that forms the upper jaw and holds the upper teeth. It also contributes to the formation of the orbit, nasal cavity, and hard palate.

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What is articular cartilage?

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Articular cartilage is a smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints. It helps reduce friction and absorb shock in the joints.

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What is the Lambdoid Suture?

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The Lambdoid Suture is the fibrous joint that connects the parietal bones to the occipital bone at the back of the skull.

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What is the mental foramen?

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The mental foramen is an opening in the mandible (lower jaw) that allows the passage of nerves and blood vessels to the chin and lower lip.

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What is the Occipital bone?

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The Occipital bone is a cranial bone located at the back and base of the skull. It contains the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord passes.

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What is the function of the zygomatic arch?

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The zygomatic arch is formed by the zygomatic bone and the temporal bone, providing structure to the cheek and serving as an attachment point for facial muscles.

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What is the role of the infraorbital foramen?

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The infraorbital foramen is an opening located below the orbit that allows the infraorbital nerve and blood vessels to pass to the face.

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What is the palatine process?

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The palatine process is a bony structure that forms the anterior part of the hard palate, contributing to the roof of the mouth.

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What is the significance of the suture in the skull?

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Sutures are fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull, allowing for growth and providing stability to the cranial structure.

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What is the function of the nasal cavity?

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The nasal cavity is responsible for filtering, warming, and humidifying the air we breathe, as well as housing the olfactory receptors for smell.