Posterior and lateral views of the skull

This tutorial provides an in-depth look at the posterior and lateral views of the skull, focusing on cranial sutures, bones, and related landmarks. It covers the definition and ossification of cranial sutures, details various sutures like spheno frontal and lambdoid, and explores bones such as the zygomatic, maxilla, and mandible. The tutorial also discusses the parietal, temporal, and occipital bones, highlighting key structures like the external occipital protuberance and nuchal lines.

What are cranial sutures and why are they important?

Describe the spheno-frontal suture and its location.

What is the significance of the terion region in skull anatomy?

What structures are connected by the coronal suture?

Identify the bones that articulate at the lambdoid suture.

What is the role of the zygomatic arch in skull anatomy?

Explain the function of the maxilla in the human skull.

Describe the location and function of the incisive foramen.

What are the key features of the occipital bone?

Explain the importance of the temporal fossa in skull anatomy.