Osteology

Roentgenogram of skull, anteroposterior view

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Image #35-5

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