Temporal Bone Markings
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
A canal that leads to the eardrum & the middle ear it is the route by which sound enters the ear
- A.
Styloid process
- B.
External acoustic meatus
- C.
Zygomatic
- D.
Jugular foramen
Correct Answer
B. External acoustic meatus -
- 2.
A sharp needlelike projection is just inferior to the external auditory meatus. many neck muscles use as an attachment point
- A.
Styloid process
- B.
External acoustic meatus
- C.
Carotid canal
- D.
Internal acoustic meatus
Correct Answer
A. Styloid process -
- 3.
Brigde of bone that joins with the cheek bone anteriroly
- A.
Styloid process
- B.
Zygomatic process
- C.
Mastoid process
- D.
Jugular foramen
Correct Answer
B. Zygomatic process -
- 4.
Full of air cavities is a rough projection posterior and inferior to teh external acoustic meatus. provides an attachment site for some muscles of the neck. it's so close to the middle of the ear it's a high risk spot for infections whcih can spread to the brain because of the close proximity
- A.
Mastoid process
- B.
Jugular foramen
- C.
Internal acoustic meatus
- D.
Carotid canal
Correct Answer
A. Mastoid process -
- 5.
At the junction of the occipital and temporal bones and allows passage of the jugular vein. which drains teh brain.
- A.
Internal acoustic meatus
- B.
Zygomatic process
- C.
Styloid process
- D.
Jugular foramen
Correct Answer
D. Jugular foramen -
- 6.
Transmits crainial nerves V11 and V111 facial and vestibulocochlear nerves;
- A.
Carotid canal
- B.
Mastoid process
- C.
Internal acoustic meatus
- D.
External acoustic meatus
Correct Answer
C. Internal acoustic meatus -
- 7.
Anterior tot he jugular foramen on the skulls inferior aspect is the ____________ through whcih the internal carotid artery runs suplying blood to most of the brain
- A.
Zygomatic process
- B.
Styloid procses
- C.
External acoustic meatus
- D.
Carotid canal
Correct Answer
D. Carotid canal -
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