NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the only movable bone of the skull?
A
temporal
B
mandible
C
maxilla
D
zygomatic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But out of all these bones, only the mandible is movable. Moreover, the mandible or the jaw bone is one of the strongest and largest bones in the facial skeleton. The mandible forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The only movable joint found in the skull is the mandible, or the lower jaw. The joints that connect both sides of the mandible are known as temporomandibular joints. These joints are designed to be similar to a hinge and allow the mandible to be lowered and raised by the cheek muscles.

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