Viscerocranium

The video tutorial provides an overview of the skull's anatomy, focusing on the viscerocranium and its components. It covers the nasal, maxilla, zygomatic, mandible, lacrimal, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones, explaining their locations, structures, and functions. The tutorial highlights the role of these bones in forming facial features, supporting mimic muscles, and facilitating functions like chewing and speaking.

What two parts form the skull?

• Zygomatic and nasal bones

• Maxilla and mandible

• Neurocranium and viscerocranium

• Ethmoid and sphenoid bones

Which bone is primarily responsible for forming the upper jaw?

• Nasal

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic

• Mandible

What is the anatomical term for the cheekbone?

• Zygomatic

• Maxilla

• Nasal

• Mandible

Which bone forms the contour of the lower half of the face?

• Ethmoid

• Mandible

• Maxilla

• Zygomatic

What is the function of the lacrimal bone?

• Forms the nasal root

• Supports the upper tooth row

• Forms the lacrimal sac pit

• Connects to the jaw joint