Bones of the Skull

Front

What is the name of the suture between the parietal and occipital bones?

Back

lambdoid suture

Front

What is the name of the bone located at the bridge of the nose?

Back

nasal bone

Front

What is the name of the suture between the frontal and parietal bones?

Back

coronal suture

Front

What is the name of the large opening in the occipital bone?

Back

occipital foramen

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the sides and base of the skull?

Back

temporal bone

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead?

Back

frontal bone

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the upper jaw?

Back

maxilla

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the cheek?

Back

zygomatic bone

Front

What is the name of the suture between the two parietal bones?

Back

sagittal suture

Front

What is the name of the bone that is located at the back of the skull?

Back

occipital bone