U3.L2- Axial Skeleton: Bones of the Skull

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What is the Lambdoid Suture?

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The Lambdoid Suture is a fibrous joint located at the back of the skull, connecting the parietal bones to the occipital bone.

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What is the Mastoid Process?

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The Mastoid Process is a bony prominence located behind the ear, part of the temporal bone, and serves as an attachment point for neck muscles.

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What is the Occipital Bone?

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The Occipital Bone is the bone that forms the back and base of the skull, containing the foramen magnum, where the spinal cord passes through.

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What is the Sphenoid Bone?

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The Sphenoid Bone is a complex bone located at the base of the skull, often referred to as the 'keystone' of the cranial floor because it articulates with all other cranial bones.

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What is the Squamous Suture?

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The Squamous Suture is the fibrous joint that connects the temporal bone to the parietal bone on each side of the skull.

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What is the Zygomatic Process?

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The Zygomatic Process is a bony projection of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch, contributing to the cheekbone.

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What is the Coronal Suture?

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The Coronal Suture is the fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones, running across the top of the skull.

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What is the Ethmoid Bone?

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The Ethmoid Bone is a light and spongy bone located between the eyes, forming part of the nasal cavity and the orbits.

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What is the Temporal Bone?

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The Temporal Bone is a pair of bones located at the sides and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear and contributing to the cranial cavity.

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What is the function of the Skull?

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The skull protects the brain, supports the structures of the face, and houses the organs of sight, hearing, taste, and smell.