Bio 50AL_2 Axial Skeleton Flashcard

Front

What bone is the sella turcica located on?

Back

Sphenoid

Front

What suture separates the frontal and parietal bones?

Back

Coronal

Front

What is the foramen spinosum?

Back

A small opening in the sphenoid bone that allows the passage of the middle meningeal artery.

Front

What is the zygomatic process?

Back

A bony projection of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.

Front

The infraorbital foramen is ________ to the mental foramen.

Back

superior

Front

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Back

To support the head, neck, and trunk, and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What bones make up the axial skeleton?

Back

Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Front

What is the significance of the coronal suture?

Back

It connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones and is important for skull growth.

Front

What is the location of the mental foramen?

Back

On the anterior surface of the mandible, allowing nerves and blood vessels to pass.

Front

What is the role of the zygomatic bone?

Back

It contributes to the structure of the face and forms the cheekbone.