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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