1. Anatomy-Skeletal System
Skull

2. Anatomy-Skeletal System Introduction
Think back to your first introduction to the bones of the body.
On the diagram provided name the bones that you know.
As we progress through today’s lesson and label the bones, if the bones is one that you labeled correctly on your diagram, place a check mark next to the bone.

3. Anatomy-Skeletal System Objectives
Students will be able to:
Define anatomical terms.
Identify the bones of the skull.
Label the bones.

4. Anatomy-Skeletal System Terminology
Provides the shape and form for supporting, protecting, movement, blood cell production and mineral storage.
Skull
Bony framework of the head. The bones that make up the cranium and face.

5. Anatomy-Skeletal System Skull
Cranium
Frontal
Protects the frontal lobe, eyes
Amphiarthrosis!

6. Anatomy-Skeletal System Skull
Cranium
Temporal
Protects the temporal lobe, inner ear
Softest cranial bone

7. Anatomy-Skeletal System Skull
Cranium
Parietal
Protects the parietal lobe
Forms the posterior roof

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Cranium
Occipital
Protects the occipital lobe, brain stem, superior spinal cord

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Cranium
Sphenoid
More protection for the temporal lobe & inferior brain structures
Extends below the brain to form a bowl

10. Anatomy-Skeletal System Skull
Face
Orbital
Forms the eye socket
Joined with ethmoid, lacrimal, & sphenoid bones

11. Anatomy-Skeletal System Skull
Face
Nasal
Protects nasal passages
Gives shape to the bridge of the nose
Breaks easily!

12. Anatomy-Skeletal System Skull
Face
Zygoma & Zygomatic Arch
Cheekbones
Forms inferior border of the eye socket

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Face
Maxilla
Creates upper jaw & holds teeth
Part of the zygomatic arch

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Face
Mandible
Hinge joint allows for protraction & retraction
Movement allows for speech
MASTICATION
Holds lower teeth

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