2 Bones and Ligaments
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
Describe the anatomic division of the head into a neuro- and viscerocranium
Describe the function of the neuro- and viscerocranium
Outline the bones that form the neurocranium
Know the major sutures of the skull
Describe the division of the base of skull into anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae and the contents of each
List the foramina and key structures that pass through them
Identify the prominent features of the mandible
Describe the structure of the temporomandibular joint and the ligaments that stabilize it