Underside of Skull Anatomy

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering the anatomical landmarks, bones, and openings found on the underside of the human skull as described in the lecture diagram.

Hypoglossal canal

An anatomical canal located on the underside of the skull.

Occipital condyle

An anatomical condyle located on the underside of the skull.

Foramen lacerum

An opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Mastoid process

An anatomical process located on the underside of the skull.

Medial pterygoid plate

An anatomical plate located on the underside of the skull.

Vomer

An anatomical bone structure found on the underside of the skull.

Zygomatic bone

A bone located on the underside of the skull.

Posterior nasal spine

An anatomical spine located on the underside of the skull.

Palatomaxillary suture

A suture located on the underside of the skull.

Hard palate

The anatomical palate region on the underside of the skull.

Intermaxillary suture

A suture located on the underside of the skull.

Incisive fossa

An anatomical fossa located on the underside of the skull.

Interpalatine suture

A suture located on the underside of the skull.

Greater palatine foramen

An opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Pterygoid hamulus

An anatomical hamulus located on the underside of the skull.

Lateral pterygoid plate

An anatomical plate located on the underside of the skull.

Foramen ovale

An opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Foramen spinosum

An opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Styloid process

An anatomical process located on the underside of the skull.

Carotid canal

An anatomical canal located on the underside of the skull.

Stylomastoid foramen

An opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Jugular foramen

An opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Pharyngeal tubercle

An anatomical tubercle located on the underside of the skull.

Foramen magnum

The large opening or foramen located on the underside of the skull.

Lambdoid suture

A suture located on the underside of the skull.

Occipital bone

A bone found on the underside of the skull.