Facial Bones and Fibula Anatomy

These flashcards cover key anatomical terms and structures related to facial bones and the fibula, facilitating quick review and retention of essential information.

The __ is a bone in the human skull located at the forehead region.

Frontal bone

The __ is a thin, sieve-like structure found in the skull, part of the ethmoid bone.

Cribriform plate

The __ serves as a ridge of bone on the ethmoid bone, giving attachment to the falx cerebri.

Crista galli

The __ of the sphenoid bone consists of smaller and larger sections, which help form the orbit.

Lesser wing and greater wing

The part of the maxilla that forms the bony palate of the mouth is called the __.

Palatine process

The __ bone contributes to the structure of the face and is often referred to as the cheekbone.

Zygomatic bone

The __ is a cavity in the temporal bone that houses the lower jaw joint.

Mandibular fossa

The __ is a prominent feature of the temporal bone, part of the skull responsible for muscle attachment.

Mastoid process

The __ in the sphenoid bone allows the passage of the optic nerve.

Optic canal

The __ is an opening in the occipital bone for the spinal cord to join the brain.

Foramen magnum

The __ is the lateral expectation of the fibula that articulates with the talus.

Lateral malleolus

The __ of the fibula is the end portion that forms a joint with the tibia and kneecap.

Head of fibula

The __ refers to a bony feature on the medial side of the fibula, which also serves as a landmark.

Medial malleolus