Which of These Bones Does Not Contribute to the Region

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

• A)Frontal
• B)Sphenoid
• C)Occipital
• D)Parietal
• E)Temporal

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Definitions:

Astereognosis

The inability to recognize objects by touch alone, often due to damage to the brain's sensory cortex.

Upper Motor Neuron

nerve cells that originate in the brain's cerebral cortex and project to the spinal cord, involved in the initiation of voluntary movements.

Hyperreflexia

An exaggerated response of the muscles following a stimulus, indicative of disturbances in the central nervous system.

Fasciculations

Involuntary, small, rapid muscle contractions or twitches visible under the skin, often benign but can be symptomatic of neurological conditions.