Bones of the Head Quiz

Crista Galli

Separates the olfactory bulbs.

External auditory meatus

collects soundwaves and channels them into the ear canal.

Palantine process

helps build the 3 cavities of the skull (oral cavity, nasal cavity, and orbits)

Mastoid process

provides area of attachment for muscles in the hea.

Cribriform plate

transmits nerves that carry the sense of smell.

Perpendicular plate

assists in the forming of the septum.

Mandibular fossa

cavity that enables the interaction with the mandibular condyle.

Alveolar process

holds tooth sockets.

Styloid process

allows the movement of the tongue, mandible, and more.

Process

a projection from

zygomatic process

protection of the eye, provides articulation for mandible

superior/middle nasal concha

increase the surface area in order to provide warming and humidification of air as it passes to the lungs