Which of the Following Bony Features Is Mismatched with Its

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bony features is mismatched with its description?

• A)styloid process - point of articulation of mandible with skull
• B)alveolar process - ridge containing the teeth
• C)occipital condyles - articulation points between the skull and vertebral column
• D)mandibular fossa - point of articulation of mandible with skull
• E)crista galli - point of attachment of one of the meninges

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