Skull Anatomy - Inferior View PPT#6 (chapter 8)

These flashcards cover key anatomical features of the skull as viewed from the inferior perspective.

Foramen lacerum

A foramen in the skull that allows for the passage of arteries and nerves.

Foramen magnum

The large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes.

Foramen ovale

A foramen in the sphenoid bone that serves as a passage for the Mandibular nerve.

Foramen spinosum

A small foramen in the sphenoid bone that allows for the passage of the middle meningeal artery.

Greater wing of sphenoid bone

A bone feature that forms part of the cranial floor and contributes to the eye socket.

Hypoglossal canal

The canal in the occipital bone that allows the hypoglossal nerve to exit the skull.

Jugular foramen

An opening between the temporal and occipital bones for the internal jugular vein.

Mandibular fossa

A depression in the temporal bone that articulates with the mandibular condyle.

Mastoid process

A protrusion from the temporal bone located behind the ear, serving as an attachment for neck muscles.

Maxilla

The upper jaw bone that contains the upper teeth and supports the nasal cavity.

Occipital bone

The bone forming the back and base of the skull.

Occipital condyle

The rounded projections on the occipital bone that articulate with the first cervical vertebra.

Opening of carotid canal

The opening in the temporal bone for the passage of the internal carotid artery.

Palatine bone

A bone that forms part of the hard palate and contributes to the structure of the nasal cavity.

Parietal bone

The bone forming the top of the skull.

Sphenoid bone

A complex bone located in the middle of the skull, contributing to the orbits.

Styloid process of temporal bone

A slender pointed piece of bone just below the ear, serving as an attachment for muscles.

Temporal bone

The bone located at the sides and base of the skull.

Temporal process of zygomatic bone

A process that forms part of the zygomatic arch.

Vomer

A bone that forms part of the nasal septum.

Zygomatic arch

The bony arch of the cheek, formed by the zygomatic bone and temporal bone.

Zygomatic bone

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek.

Zygomatic process of temporal bone

A bony continuation of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.