In this article we will discuss about the zygomatic and palatine bones which belongs to human skull. Zygomatic Bone of the Human Skull: It forms the bony prominence of the cheek. Shape is irregular. It takes part in the formation of lateral wall and floor of the orbit. Also forms the anterior wall of temporal and infra temporal fossa. Parts: [...]
In this article we will discuss about the parts and surfaces of temporal bones which belongs to human skull. Parts of Temporal Bone: Paired bones, situated along the lower part of the lateral wall of the cranium. It contains the hearing and vestibular organs and takes part in the formation of temparo mandibular joint. Parts of Temporal Bone: It has [...]
Ethmoid bone lies between two orbital cavities, cuboidal in shape. It takes part in the formation of orbit, anterior cranial fossa, roof, lateral wall and septum of nose. Parts: It has three parts: 1. Cribriform plate, 2. Perpendicular plate and 3. Labyrinthine part. At the time of birth bone has three pieces- median plate, right and left labyrinths. 1. Cribriform [...]