Question

The 22 bones of the skull are organized into the 8 cranial bones and 14 facial bones. The skull serves multiple critical functions, such as cradling the delicate brain tissue and housing the major sensory organs. The foramina (holes) in the skull serve as passageways for nerves and blood vessels. Determine which of the following are a cranial or facial bone or a structure/foramina of one of these types

Carotid canal
Nasal bone
Styloid process
Hypophyseal fossa
Frontal bone
Jugular foramen
Mandible
Palatine bone
Cranial Facial

Answer 1

Answer:

Cranial: Carotid Canal, Frontal Bone, Jugular Foramen, Styloid Process, Hypophyseal Fossa

Facial: Nasal Bone, Mandible, Palatine Bone

Explanation:

Putting this in my assignment, with the original answer I had one wrong, and it said that the styloid process was part of the cranial (wasn't exact words, but basically said that the styloid process was not facial). So here are the correct answers for you!