Bones of the Skull

Front

What is the maxilla?

Back

The maxilla is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the eye sockets and nasal cavity.

Front

What is the sphenoid bone?

Back

The sphenoid bone is a complex bone located at the base of the skull, contributing to the eye sockets and the sides of the skull.

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 occipital bone?

Back

The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull and contains the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord passes.

Front

What is the parietal bone?

Back

The parietal bones are two bones that form the sides and roof of the skull.

Front

What is the temporal bone?

Back

The temporal bone is located at the sides and base of the skull, housing the structures of the inner ear.

Front

What is the zygomatic bone?

Back

The zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, forms the prominence of the cheeks and part of the eye socket.

Front

What is the vomer?

Back

The vomer is a thin, flat bone that forms part of the nasal septum, dividing the nasal cavity into two nostrils.

Front

What are the nasal bones?

Back

The nasal bones are two small bones that form the bridge of the nose.

Front

What is the ethmoid bone?

Back

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