Assignment on the Axial Skeleton

Front

What is the maxillae?

Back

The maxillae is the upper jawbone in the face that holds the upper teeth.

Front

What is the lacrimal bone?

Back

The lacrimal bone is a small bone located in the eye socket that helps form the tear duct.

Front

What is the zygomatic bone?

Back

The zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, is located under the eye and gives shape to the face.

Front

What is the coronal suture?

Back

The coronal suture is the fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones of the skull.

Front

What is the body of vertebrae?

Back

The body of vertebrae is the main part of a vertebra that supports weight and provides structure to the spine.

Front

What is the mandible?

Back

The mandible is the lower jawbone that holds the lower teeth and is the only movable bone of the skull.

Front

What is the temporal bone?

Back

The temporal bone is located at the sides and base of the skull and houses the structures of the ear.

Front

What is the parietal bone?

Back

The parietal bone is one of the two bones that form the sides and roof of the skull.

Front

What is the vertebral foramen?

Back

The vertebral foramen is the opening in each vertebra that allows the spinal cord to pass through.

Front

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton supports the head, neck, and trunk, and protects the brain and spinal cord.