9/24/2023 0 Comments Bone markings of the skull![]() Foramen Ovale - in the sphenoid bone an opening posterolateral to the foramen rotundum.Sphenoid Bone - single bone irregular “butterfly” shape forms much of the base of the skull and extends laterally to contribute to the lateral sides of the skull.Nuchal Lines - on the occipital bone four curved lines on the external surface attachment for muscles and ligaments.Hypoglossal Canal - on the occipital bone opening at the anterior-lateral margin of the foramen magnum emerging on the inferior aspect of the skull at the base of the occipital condyle hidden medially and superiorly to each occipital condyle passage for hypoglossal nerve (CNXII).Occipital Condyles - on the occipital bone projections/condyles lateral to the anterior part of the foramen magnum form the atlanto-occipital joints.Foramen Magnum - on the occipital bone oval shaped opening for passage of the spinal cord, largest foramen of the skull.Occipital Bone - single bone forms the posterior skull.Jugular Foramen - irregularly shaped opening lateral to the occipital condyles passage for the glossopharyngeal-CNIX, vagus CNX, and accessory nerves CN XI and internal jugular veins.Styloid Process - on the temporal bone a needle-like downward bony projection on the external base of the skull posterior to the mandibular fossa.Zygomatic process - on the temporal bone anterior projection that forms the posterior portion of the zygomatic arch.Mandibular Fossa - on the temporal bone deep, oval-shaped depression on the external base of the skull, anterior to the external acoustic meatus part of the temporomandibular joint.Mastoid Process - on temporal bone a projection that can be easily felt on the lateral side of the head, just behind the earlobe.Stylomastoid Foramen - in teh temporal bone small opening located between the styloid process and mastoid process passage for the facial nerve (CNVII).Carotid Canal - in the temporal bone a zig-zag shaped tunnel that provides passage for the internal carotid artery (supplies the brain) through the base of the skull and opens into the middle cranial fossa.Temporal Bone - paired bone forms the lower lateral side of the skull so named because these lateral area of the head are known as the temples.Parietal Bone - paired bone forms most of the upper lateral side of the skull the right and left parietal bones unite in the middle with the sagittal suture.Frontal Bone - single bone forms the forehead.AP2 Lab Module 15 The Reproductive System: assigned male at birth.AP2 Lab Module 14 The Reproductive System: assigned female at birth.AP2 Lab Module 13 Selected Endocrine Glands.AP2 Lab Module 11 Digestive Accessory Glands.AP2 Lab Module 10 Respiratory Physiology.AP2 Lab Module 6 Lower Extremity Blood Vessels.AP2 Lab Module 5 Upper Extremity Blood Vessels.AP2 Lab Module 4 Selected Systemic Arteries and Veins.AP2 Lab Module 2 Great Blood Vessels and Coronary Circulation.AP1 Lab Module 11 Muscle tissue and the skin. ![]() AP1 Lab Module 10 Lower Extremity muscles.AP1 Lab Module 4 Facial bones of the skull and the thorax.AP1 Lab Module 3 Cranial bones of the skull.AP1 Lab Module 2 Bone histology and joints.AP1 Lab Module 1 Introduction to the human body.
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