Skull Labeling Flashcard

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What is the Maxilla?

Back

The Maxilla is the upper jawbone in the skull that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the eye sockets.

Front

What is the Occipital Protuberance?

Back

The Occipital Protuberance is a bony prominence on the occipital bone at the back of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles.

Front

What is a Suture?

Back

A Suture is a fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull, allowing for slight movement and growth during development.

Front

What is the Nasal bone?

Back

The Nasal bone is a small bone that forms the bridge of the nose and supports the structure of the nasal cavity.

Front

What is the Interorbital Breadth?

Back

The Interorbital Breadth is the distance between the inner edges of the eye sockets (orbits), important for assessing facial structure.

Front

What is the Zygomatic bone?

Back

The Zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, is located on the side of the face and contributes to the structure of the eye socket.

Front

What is the Mandible?

Back

The Mandible is the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face, which holds the lower teeth.

Front

What is the Frontal bone?

Back

The Frontal bone is the bone that forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

Front

What is the Mastoid Process?

Back

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 Supraorbital Ridge?

Back

The Supraorbital Ridge is the bony ridge located above the eye sockets, providing structural support and protection.