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Refer to Figure 9.   We will see some of the muscles of the skull again during the digestive system module in BIOL& 242. What is the name of the muscle attached to the sphenoid bone and the mandible that is involved in chewing by moving the jaw side to side? [a] Give the number for this muscle from the figure: [b]

Refer to Figure 4.  Which of the bones of the skull may cause a condition called ‘deviated septum’ if it becomes displaced? Include the bone NAME and NUMBER from the figure for full credit.  NAME: [a] NUMBER: [b]

Refer to Figure 3.  What is the name of the specific joint indicated by #10? [a] NAME two bones that are connected by this joint: [b]

Refer to Figure 1.  Identify a landmark on these vertebrae where the spinal nerves would pass from CNS to PNS.  NAME of this landmark: [a] One NUMBER from the figure: [b]

Refer to Figure 4.  Which of the bones of the skull forms the anterior and medial wall of the orbit? Include the bone NAME and NUMBER from the figure for full credit.  NAME: [a] NUMBER: [b]

Refer to Figure 9.  Each of the people labeled with a letter in this figure are using their facial muscles in order to emote.  What NUMBER on the figure is the LEVATOR LABII? [d] Which of these people is using their LEVATOR LABII the most? [a] Which of these people is using their LEVATOR LABII the least? [b] EXPLAIN your choices by relating the appearance of these faces to the actions of this muscle: [c]

Refer to Figure 4.  Which of the bones of the skull forms the ‘bridge’ of the nose? Include the bone NAME and NUMBER from the figure for full credit.  NAME: [a] NUMBER: [b]

Refer to Figure 7.  Muscles have distinct actions depending on their attachment points. Consider two patients – Patient A has an injury to the muscle numbered 10 on the figure while Patient B has an injury to the muscle numbered 11.  In 2-3 sentences, identify the injured muscles and explain the symptoms Patient A might feel compared to Patient B. Hint: consider what actions would be more painful/difficult when these specific muscles are injured. 

Refer to Figure 4.  Which of the bones of the skull forms most of the ‘roof’ of the mouth? Include the bone NAME and NUMBER from the figure for full credit.  NAME: [a] NUMBER: [b]

Refer to Figure 9.   We will see some of the muscles of the skull again during the digestive system module in BIOL& 242. What is the name of the muscle attached to the inner surface of the mandible that is involved in forceful biting by elevating the jaw? [a] Give the number for this muscle from the figure: [b]