The Difference Between Cranium and Skull, If Any, Is That

question 68

Multiple Choice

The difference between cranium and skull, if any, is that

• A) the cranium contains the orbits, but the skull does not.
• B) the skull contains facial bones and cranial bones.
• C) the cranium does not include the floor of the skull.
• D) the skull contains the hyoid bone but the cranium does not; otherwise they are the same.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid

Small glands located behind the thyroid which produce parathyroid hormone, involved in calcium regulation.

Vertebra Prominens

The most prominent vertebra in the neck, easily felt through the skin, typically the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).

C7 Vertebra

The seventh cervical vertebra, located near the base of the neck, distinguished by its prominent spinous process.

Tender

Describes a quality of being soft or delicate to touch, often used medically to indicate sensitivity or pain upon pressure.