Skull Flashcard 1

Front

What is the red part on the skull called?

Back

Mandible

Front

This is the name for the upper jawbone.

Back

Maxilla

Front

Is the jaw bone the only movable bone in the skull?

Back

True

Front

What is the light pink part of the skull called?

Back

Temporal

Front

What is the orange part on the back of the skull called?

Back

Occipital

Front

What is the function of the mandible?

Back

The mandible is responsible for chewing and speaking.

Front

What bones make up the human skull?

Back

The human skull is made up of 22 bones, including the mandible, maxilla, and zygomatic bones.

Front

What is the role of the maxilla?

Back

The maxilla forms the upper jaw and holds the upper teeth.

Front

What is the significance of the temporal bone?

Back

The temporal bone houses the structures of the inner ear and is involved in hearing.

Front

What is the occipital bone's function?

Back

The occipital bone protects the back of the brain and contains the foramen magnum.