Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

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Multiple Choice

The bony openings of the skull include the ________.

foramina

condyles

sutures

sinuses

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the skull. The skull contains various bony openings that serve as passageways for nerves, blood vessels, and other structures. These openings are known as foramina.

Step 2: Review the definitions of the given options: 'foramina' are openings or holes in bones, 'condyles' are rounded projections on bones that articulate with other bones, 'sutures' are immovable joints between skull bones, and 'sinuses' are air-filled cavities within certain bones.

Step 3: Identify the function of each structure. Foramina allow the passage of important structures like cranial nerves and blood vessels, condyles are involved in joint articulation, sutures connect skull bones, and sinuses help lighten the skull and resonate sound.

Step 4: Match the description of 'bony openings' to the correct term. Since foramina are specifically openings in bones, they are the correct answer for this question.

Step 5: Confirm your understanding by recalling examples of foramina in the skull, such as the foramen magnum (for the spinal cord) and the optic foramen (for the optic nerve). This reinforces why foramina are the correct choice.