Skeleton Study Skull

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Skeleton study- human A.) ------------------------------------------------- Frontal Aspect Frontal bone: The frontal bone is made of two portion squama frontalis and Pars Orbitalis Parietal bone: Parietal bones together form the sides and the roof of the human skull (4 angles/4 borders) Temporal bone: Temporal bones support the section of the face which is known as the temple. Sphenoid bone: Shape=butterfly, this bone is one of seven which combine to form the orbit Ethmoid bone: One of the bones which make up the orbit of the eye Lacrimal groove: Nasal bone: Two small size bones that form the bridge of the nose Perpendicular Plate of the Ethmoid: it forms part of the nasal septum Nasal concha bones: Shape = shell-shaped structure Vomer: Forms the inferior and posterior part of the nasal septum. Zygomatic arch: Cheek bone; formed by the zygomatic process of temporal bone and the temporal process of the zygomatic bone. Maxilla: The maxilla is two bones which are fused along the palatal fissure which forms the upper jaw Mandible: The Mandible is the bone which forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place Mental foramen: The Mental foramen is the name given to one of two holes which are located on the anterior surface of the mandible and allows the mental nerves and vessels passage. Infraorbital foramen: A canal in the maxilla, the infraorbital foramen is largely responsible for servicing the cheeks and surrounding area. Supraorbital foramen: The supraorbital foramen allows for the passage of the supraorbital nerve, artery, and vein Superciliary arch: A smooth elevation extending laterally from the glabella on either side Superior orbital fissure: Lays between the lesser and greater

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