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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Osteology

Roentgenogram of skull, anteroposterior view

Image #35-5

KEYWORDS: Bones cartilage joints, Cheek, Eye, Face, Mouth, Nose, Overview.

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Osteology
Roentgenogram of skull, anteroposterior view
1 . Sagittal suture (in background of view)
2 . Frontal sinus
3 . Zygomatic process of frontal bone
4 . Ethmoidal cells (sella turcica and clinoid processes lie posterior to this area)
5 . Borders of petrosal part of temporal bone
6 . Zygomatic arch
7 . Mandibular articulation
8 . Mastoid process
9 . Ramus of mandible
10 . Temporal fossa
11 . Orbit
12 . Sphenoid sinus
13 . Upper pointer: Bony nasal septum Lower pointer: Hard palate
14 . Maxillary sinus (in foreground)
15 . Lingula of mandible
16 . Mandibular canal