Asked by Chasity Brogan on Apr 27, 2024

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The ethmoid bone is made of all the following EXCEPT ________.

A) cribiform plate
B) superior nasal conchae
C) inferior nasal conchae
D) crista galli

Ethmoid Bone

A spongy bone located between the eyes that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes.

Crista Galli

A vertical projection of the ethmoid bone in the skull, serving as an attachment point for the dura mater, the outermost membrane covering the brain.

Cribiform Plate

A part of the ethmoid bone in the skull with many small holes through which olfactory nerve fibers pass from the nasal cavity to the brain.

  • Discern and articulate the framework of the skull, noting its bony structures and suture lines.
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Simone FeldmanMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The ethmoid bone is made of the cribiform plate, superior nasal conchae, and crista galli. The inferior nasal conchae are actually a separate bone, the inferior nasal concha.