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AN26.1-7 | Introduction to Skull osteology
Learning Objectives
- Identify individual skull bones and describe the anatomical position of the skull (AN26.1)
- Describe the features visible in norma verticalis, frontalis, lateralis, occipitalis, and basalis (AN26.2)
- Describe the cranial cavity, its fossae, foramina, and structures passing through them (AN26.3)
- Describe the morphological features of the mandible (AN26.4)
- Describe the features of typical and atypical cervical vertebrae including atlas and axis (AN26.5)
- Explain the concept of intramembranous ossification and bones ossifying in membrane (AN26.6)
- Describe the features of the 7th cervical vertebra (AN26.7)
INSTRUCTIONS
Work through each section in order. Use a dry skull or atlas for cross-reference while reading. Complete each micro-quiz before proceeding.
References
- Gray's Anatomy for Students (Drake et al.) — Head & Neck (Textbook)
- BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, Vol. 3 — Head, Neck & Brain (Textbook)
- OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — The Skull (Open Access)
- Snell's Clinical Anatomy — Chapter 11: Head (Textbook)
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