The ____ Forms the Lower Sides of the Skull

question 4

Multiple Choice

The ____ forms the lower sides of the skull.

• A) parietal bone
• B) occipital bone
• C) temporal bone
• D) ethmoid bone
• E) frontal bone

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Definitions:

Thoracic Wall

The part of the anatomy that forms a protective boundary around the thoracic cavity, which contains the lungs and heart; comprises the rib cage, spine, and sternum.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and plays a major role in breathing.

Dead Space

Areas in the respiratory system that do not participate in gas exchange, including the nasal cavities, trachea, and bronchi.

Lung Compliance

Lung compliance refers to the ease with which the lungs can be expanded, determined by the elastic resistance of the lung tissue and chest wall to stretching during inhalation.