The Skull Practice Problems

Which part of the temporal bone is characterized by a large, flat, and fan-shaped structure that helps form the side of the skull?

The vertical extensions of the mandible that attach to the skull are called:

Which of the following structures forms the roof of the superior nasal meatus?

What is the primary function of fontanels in an infant's skull?

The central depression within the sella turcica that houses the pituitary gland is called:

Which condition is characterized by elongated or calcified styloid processes causing discomfort or pain?

Bacterial infections that affect the paranasal sinuses are most commonly found in which sinus:

The cribriform plate is a thin, perforated bone structure located in the ethmoid bone that houses the:

Which of the following cranial bones in the skull protects the cerebellum and brainstem?

In a deviated nasal septum, this structure is affected causing difficulty in breathing:

Skepticism arises from the application of craniosacral therapy in adults. What contributes to this doubt?

When is the cranium the largest in relation to the facial skeleton?

The sagittal suture connects the two:

Identify the incorrectly matched pair.

Which of the following cranial bones allows the spinal cord to pass through to the brain?

Bone 'X' is a complex cranial bone located at the base of the skull. Its shape resembles a butterfly or bat with wings, and it articulates with several other cranial bones, including the frontal, temporal, parietal, ethmoid, and occipital bones. Which of the following options correctly identifies the bone 'X'?

The fibrous region which is present between the cranial bones in a baby's skull but is absent in an adult skull is called:

The following are bones that are located in the cranium except:

The following make up the facial bones except:

Which of the following is considered part of cranial bones?

The following are facial bones except:

Which of the following is an example of a paired bone in the skull?

Which of the following is not part of the major sutures in the skull bones of adults?

The suture that connects the occipital bone with the two parietal bones is called:

The internal carotid artery passes through the carotid canal, which lies in the:

Which of the following cranial bones makes the roof of the nasal cavity and the floor of the cranium?

Identify the smallest bone in the face which forms the medial wall of the orbit.