Skull Anatomy Quiz

Which bone forms the lower jaw?

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Zygomatic

• Temporal

What is the function of the zygomatic bones?

• Support teeth

• Protect the brain

• Provide prominence to the cheeks

• House the inner ear

Which bone contains the foramen magnum?

• Frontal

• Parietal

• Temporal

• Occipital

What is the smallest and most fragile bone in the skull?

• Vomer

• Ethmoid

• Lacrimal

• Nasal

Which bone is crucial for our sense of smell?

• Vomer

• Ethmoid

• Maxilla

• Frontal

Name two functions of the maxilla.

What is the purpose of sutures in skull development?

List three major bones that form the cranium (the part that encloses the brain).

What is craniosynostosis, and why is it a concern?

Explain the difference between synarthroses and diarthroses joints, giving examples of each.