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Quiz about A Skull Quiz
Quiz about A Skull Quiz

A Skull Quiz


Test your knowledge on the bones and features of the human skull as I help myself study for an upcoming exam through making this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by Cavaliersrock. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
374,066
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
326
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the name of the cheek bone? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these bones forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which suture separates the two parietal bones from each other? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In which bone can the foramen magnum be found? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these features is found on the mandible? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many nasal concha are found in the nasal cavity?

Answer: (Number)
Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these features articulates with the first cervical vertebrae? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which two bones make up the roof of the mouth? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where are the pterygoid processes found? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these is the largest fontanelle? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the name of the cheek bone?

Answer: Zygomatic bone

The face consist of two zygomatic bones, each with a zygomatic arch that is more commonly known as the cheek bone. The zygomatic bones articulate with (join to) the maxillae, sphenoid and frontal and temporal bones.
2. Which of these bones forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum?

Answer: Vomer

The vomer forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum, whilst the ethmoid forms the superior part. The maxillae form part of the nasal cavity and contain the anterior nasal spine, but do not form part of the septum. The sphenoid forms part of the cranial floor whilst also serving to connect facial and cranial bones.
3. Which suture separates the two parietal bones from each other?

Answer: Sagittal suture

Like the name suggests, the sagittal suture runs along the sagittal plane, starting from the anterior edge of the occipital bone and ending at the posterior edge of the frontal bone.

The coronal suture runs along the coronal plane, between the frontal bone and the parietal bones. The lamboid suture separates the occipital bone from the parietal bones whilst the squamosal suture mainly runs between the temporal bones and the parietal bones.
4. In which bone can the foramen magnum be found?

Answer: Occipital bone

The foramen magnum is the largest foramen in the skull and is found on the occipital bone. It serves to connect the cranial cavity to the vertebral canal.

Several other foramina can be found in the skull, with several in the sphenoid. These are the foramen rotundum, foramen lacerum, foramen ovale and foramen spinosum.
5. Which of these features is found on the mandible?

Answer: Mental foramen

The mental nerve and the sensory branch of the mandibular nerve pass through this foramen. The mandibular foramen also contains part of the mandibular nerve, among other neural tissue, and is also found on the mandible. The styloid processes and the carotid canal are both found on the temporal bone.
6. How many nasal concha are found in the nasal cavity?

Answer: Three

Inside the nasal cavity are the superior, middle and inferior nasal concha. The superior and middle nasal concha are part of the ethmoid, whilst the inferior nasal concha is on its own separate bone. When looking at a complete skull, the superior nasal concha cannot be seen.
7. Which of these features articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?

Answer: Occipital condyles

The occipital condyles are found on the inferior of the skull, on the occipital bone. The styloid processes are found on the temporal bone and connect to ligaments and muscles associated with the hyoid bone, tongue and pharynx. The jugular foramen houses the internal jugular vein and is situated between the occipital bone and the temporal bone.

The occipital protuberance is a bump on the posterior side of the skull, found on the occipital bone.
8. Which two bones make up the roof of the mouth?

Answer: Maxillae and palatine bones

The maxillae make up the anterior of the bony palate, whilst the palatine bones make up the posterior. Both the maxillae and the palatine bones are double bones.
9. Where are the pterygoid processes found?

Answer: Sphenoid

The pterygoid processes project on either side of the sphenoid body, each forming a pair of pterygoid plates. These serve to attach muscles for movement of the mandible and soft palate, such as the lateral and medial pterygoid muscles.

The masseter is in fact not a bone, but a muscle that originates at the zygomatic arch and inserts into the mandible. Along with the pterygoid muscles and the temporalis muscle, it is one of the most important muscles in mastication.
10. Which of these is the largest fontanelle?

Answer: Anterior fontanelle

Fontanelles are spaces between cranial bones found in infants, which allow the brain to grow. As an individual ages, these areas become ossified and bones fuse together. The anterior fontanelle is the area which is often known as the 'soft spot' in young infants.
Source: Author Cavaliersrock

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