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There are two joints at the base of the skull:

- a condyloid joint between the occipital bone of the skull and the first (C1) vertebra, the atlas.

- a pivot joint located between the C1 and C2 cervical vertebrae (atlas and axis).

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Occipital sphenoid frontal temporal and ethmoid are bones of the?

These are bones of the skull, specifically in the region of the cranium. The occipital bone forms the back of the skull, the sphenoid bone is located at the base of the skull, the frontal bone forms the forehead, the temporal bone is located on the sides of the skull, and the ethmoid bone is located between the eyes.


What is the bat-shaped bone extending behind the eyes to form the base of the skull?

The bone you are referring to is the sphenoid bone. It is located at the base of the skull and helps form the structure of the eye sockets.


The sphenoid bone is located where?

The sphenoid bone is one of the skull bones and is located relatively deep within the skull. It is only very slightly visible from an exterior view of the skull. Looking side on to a skull it is right between the temporal bone and the zygomatic bone, in other words it is the small section beneath the Pterion. It is also visible when looking into the orbit (with the eye removed) as the bone with the superior orbital fissure through it.


The sella turcica is part of what bone?

The Sella turcica is found on the surface of the sphenoid bone, at the base of the skull. It's where we find the pituitary gland.


The frontal bone is to the occipital bone?

The frontal bone is located at the front of the skull, while the occipital bone is situated at the back of the skull. The frontal bone helps form the forehead and part of the eye sockets, while the occipital bone forms the base of the skull and contains the opening for the spinal cord.

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The foramen magnum is located on what bone?

Occipital Bone


Occipital sphenoid frontal temporal and ethmoid are bones of the?

These are bones of the skull, specifically in the region of the cranium. The occipital bone forms the back of the skull, the sphenoid bone is located at the base of the skull, the frontal bone forms the forehead, the temporal bone is located on the sides of the skull, and the ethmoid bone is located between the eyes.


What is the bat-shaped bone extending behind the eyes to form the base of the skull?

The bone you are referring to is the sphenoid bone. It is located at the base of the skull and helps form the structure of the eye sockets.


The sphenoid bone is located where?

The sphenoid bone is one of the skull bones and is located relatively deep within the skull. It is only very slightly visible from an exterior view of the skull. Looking side on to a skull it is right between the temporal bone and the zygomatic bone, in other words it is the small section beneath the Pterion. It is also visible when looking into the orbit (with the eye removed) as the bone with the superior orbital fissure through it.


Sphenoid is classified as?

The sphenoid bone is classified as a cranial bone, and it is located at the base of the skull. It is butterfly-shaped and forms part of the floor of the skull, contributing to the structure of the eye sockets and the base of the brain.


The sella turcica is part of what bone?

The Sella turcica is found on the surface of the sphenoid bone, at the base of the skull. It's where we find the pituitary gland.


The frontal bone is to the occipital bone?

The frontal bone is located at the front of the skull, while the occipital bone is situated at the back of the skull. The frontal bone helps form the forehead and part of the eye sockets, while the occipital bone forms the base of the skull and contains the opening for the spinal cord.


Where is foramen magnum contained?

The foramen magnum is found in the inferior (lower/bottom) aspect of the occipital bone.occipital bone


What is a shield shape composite bone and has alae?

The shield shape composite bone with alae is known as the sphenoid bone. It is located at the base of the skull and helps form the floor of the skull, as well as part of the eye socket.


Does the foramen magnum go through the occipital bone?

Yes, the foramen magnum is a large opening at the base of the skull that allows the spinal cord to connect with the brain. It is located in the occipital bone, which forms the back and base of the skull.


Where is a fused bone located?

a fused bone is located in you skull and in your sacrum and coccyx( tail bone)


Is the tempral bone a flat bone?

Yes, the TEMPORAL bone is a flat bone; along with the occipital, parietal, frontal, and lacrimal bone.