Anatomy of the Skull Quiz

What is the primary function of the brain case, also known as the neurorranium?

• To connect the skull to the spine

• To house the teeth

• To protect the brain

• To support facial muscles

How many bones typically make up the human skull, excluding the hyoid and inner ear bones?

• 22 to 29

• 15 to 20

• 10 to 15

• 30 to 35

Which bone is NOT part of the brain case?

• Frontal bone

• Occipital bone

• Ethmoid bone

• Mandible

What is the name of the suture that divides the parietal bones?

• Lambdoidal suture

• Sagittal suture

• Coronal suture

• Squamous suture

Which bone forms the upper jaw in the facial skeleton?

• Zygomatic bone

• Maxilla

• Mandible

• Nasal bone

What is the function of the zygomatic bone?

• Forms the lower jaw

• Supports the nasal cavity

• Protects the brain

• Forms the cheekbone

Which view of the skull allows you to see the temporal fossa?

• Posterior view

• Anterior view

• Lateral view

• Inferior view

What is the largest opening in the skull called?

• Optic canal

• Foramen magnum

• Superior orbital fissure

• Foramen ovale

Which nerve passes through the foramen rotundum?

• Optic nerve

• Maxillary nerve

• Mandibular nerve

• Facial nerve

What is the primary purpose of the foramina in the skull?

• To connect the skull bones

• To provide attachment points for muscles

• To allow passage of nerves and blood vessels

• To support the skull structure