Pivot Point Barbering 108 Practice Exam

Which of the following lists the eight cranial bones?

1. Frontal, temporal, nasal, occipital, parietal, sphenoid, ethmoid, zygomatic

2. Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, ethmoid, mandible, maxilla

3. Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, ethmoid

4. Frontal, maxillary, nasal, occipital, temporal, parietal, zygomatic, ethmoid

The correct answer is: Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, ethmoid

The eight cranial bones are fundamental structures that make up the protective case for the brain. The correct answer lists these bones accurately: frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid. Each of these bones plays a critical role in protecting the brain and supporting the structures of the head. The frontal bone forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets. The parietal bones are located on each side of the head and make up a significant portion of the skull. The temporal bones are found beneath the parietal bones and house structures for the ears. The occipital bone, located at the back of the skull, contains the foramen magnum, where the brain connects to the spinal cord. The sphenoid bone is a complex structure that connects to numerous other bones in the skull. Finally, the ethmoid bone contributes to the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes. Other options contain incorrect components; for example, options that include facial bones like the mandible or maxilla are incorrect, as these are not part of the cranial bones. This distinction is crucial in understanding human anatomy, particularly in fields like barbering where knowledge of skull structure can inform techniques for cutting and