Anatomy of the Cranium: Anterior View Landmarks

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The landmark is a projection of the Frontal Bone that contributes to the orbit.

Zygomatic process of Frontal Bone

The landmark is the frontal projection of the Zygomatic Bone.

Frontal process of Zygomatic Bone

The opening between the greater wing of the sphenoid and the orbit is the .

Superior Orbital-Fissure

The forms the maxillary portion of the zygomatic bone.

Maxillary process of Zygomatic Bone

The is the perpendicular plate that divides the nasal cavity.

Perpendicular Plate of Ethmoid Bone

The is the scroll-shaped bone inside the nasal cavity.

Inferior Nasal Concha

The forms part of the nasal septum along with the Ethmoid.

Vomer

The is the squama that forms the forehead.

Squama of Frontal Bone

The is the upper edge of the orbit.

Supraorbital margin

The is the opening or notch at the upper edge of the orbit.

Supraorbital Foramen or Notch

The bones form the bridge of the nose.

Nasal Bone

The is the small bone forming part of the medial wall of the orbit.

Lacrimal Bone

The is the fissure along the floor of the orbit allowing passage of nerves and vessels.

Inferior Orbital Fissure

The transmits the infraorbital nerve and vessels.

Infraorbital Foramen

The is the upper jaw bone.

Maxilla

The is the opening on the anterior surface of the mandible for the mental nerves.

Mental Foramen

The is the lower jaw bone.

Mandible

The view shows the skull from the front.

Anterior View