In the diagram, what is number 11 describing? The pituitary seat The sella turci
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Question
In the diagram, what is number 11 describing? The pituitary seat The sella turcica The hypophyseal turcica Which of these best describes zygomatic bones that articulate w, frontal, maxilla, sphenoid and temporal bones? Cheek bones Zygomatic arch Temporal zygomatic arch Considering the lacrimal bones pertaining to the face, which of these conchae is responsible for swerving and filtering air before it gets to the lungs? Lacrimal fossa Inferior nasal Mental foramen in the nasal cavity Which of these divides the nasal cavities into right and left sides? Vomer Septum Vulgate apparatus True or false: Foramina do not describe the major openings in the skull. True FalseExplanation / Answer
11. The hypophyseal fossa and dorsum sellae are part of the sella turcica, which is a saddle-like depression in the skull.
Thus, the answer is B) Sella turcica
12. The zygomatic bones articulate with the temporal, maxilla,sphenoid and frontal bones to form the prominence of the cheek.
Thus, the answer is A) cheekbones
13. The inferior nasal concha are responsible for churning the air as it passes through the turbinates, allowing for filtering of the air.
Thus, the answer is B) Inferior nasal
14. The nasal septum, which is a veritcal partition, divides the nasal cavity into defined right and left sides.
Thus, the answer is B) Septum
15. Many foramina are present in the skull, allowing for passage of cranial nerves, arteries, veins, etc.
Thus, the answer is FALSE