Anatomy & Physiology I: Chapter 7 (Unfinished)

What are two important functions of the cranium?

1. Protects the brain. 2. Provides sites of attachment for head & neck muscles.

What are five important functions of the facial skeleton?

1. Forms the framework of the face. 2. Contains cavities for the sense organs for sight, taste & smell. 3. Openings enable breathing & eating. 4. Secure teeth. 5. Anchor facial muscles used for facial expression.

Which six bones line the orbits?

Frontal, zygomatic, maxilla, palatine, lacrimal, and ethmoid. An acronym to remember this is 'FZMPLE'.

Which four bones line the roof, lateral walls, and floor of the nasal cavity?

Nasal, maxilla, palatine, and inferior nasal concha. An acronym to remember this is 'NMPi'.

Which two bones make up the nasal septum?

The vomer and the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid.

What are three functions of the paranasal sinuses?

1. Lighten the weight of the skull. 2. Enhance resonance of the voice. 3. Produce mucus to moisten the nasal cavity.

Where is the hyoid bone found and what are two of its functions?

The hyoid bone is located in the neck. Its functions are to support the tongue and assist in swallowing.

What are three functions of the vertebral column?

1. Protects the spinal cord. 2. Supports the head. 3. Provides attachment for ribs and muscles.

What are the four curvatures of the vertebral column?

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral curvatures.

What is the function of the spinal curvatures?

To absorb shock and maintain balance.

What are three abnormal curvatures of the spine?

1. Scoliosis (lateral curvature). 2. Kyphosis (excessive thoracic curvature). 3. Lordosis (excessive lumbar curvature).

What is scoliosis?

What is kyphosis?

What is lordosis?