Asked by Jennifer Nguyen on Apr 28, 2024
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Shannon, a boxer, is informed after a fight that she has a broken ethmoid bone. Due to its location she may have difficulty with which of these special senses?
A) Equilibrium
B) Hearing
C) Vision
D) Smell
Ethmoid Bone
A delicate, spongy bone located between the eyes, forming part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes.
Special Senses
The senses that have specialized organs devoted to them, including vision, hearing, taste, and smell.
- Acquire knowledge about the configuration and value of assorted cranial bones and passages.
- Connect anatomical knowledge to clinical conditions related to the skeletal system.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The ethmoid bone is located at the base of the skull, between the eyes and at the top of the nose. It contains the olfactory foramina, which allow the olfactory nerves to pass from the nasal cavity to the brain, directly affecting the sense of smell.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the configuration and value of assorted cranial bones and passages.
- Connect anatomical knowledge to clinical conditions related to the skeletal system.
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