Skull Anatomy Test

Front

What is the occipital bone?

Back

The occipital bone is a cranial bone located at the back and base of the skull, forming the posterior part of the cranium.

Front

What is the function of the styloid process?

Back

The styloid process is a slender, pointed piece of bone that serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments of the neck.

Front

What is the coronal suture?

Back

The coronal suture is a fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones of the skull.

Front

What is the foramen magnum?

Back

The foramen magnum is a large opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes to connect with the brain.

Front

What is the zygomatic process?

Back

The zygomatic process is a bony projection of the temporal bone that contributes to the formation of the zygomatic arch.

Front

What are the main bones of the skull?

Back

The main bones of the skull include the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

Front

What is the function of the mastoid process?

Back

The mastoid process is a bony prominence located behind the ear that serves as an attachment point for neck muscles.

Front

What is the significance of the sagittal suture?

Back

The sagittal suture is a fibrous joint that runs along the midline of the skull, connecting the two parietal bones.

Front

What is the role of the external acoustic meatus?

Back

The external acoustic meatus is the ear canal that leads to the eardrum, playing a crucial role in hearing.

Front

What is the difference between the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process?

Back

The zygomatic bone is a separate bone that forms the cheek, while the zygomatic process is a projection from the temporal bone that contributes to the zygomatic arch.