Asked by Chase Carson on Mar 10, 2024

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Which of the following bony features is mismatched with its description?

A) Crista galli - point of attachment of one of the meninges
B) Occipital condyles - articulation points between the skull and vertebral column
C) Alveolar process - ridge containing the teeth
D) Styloid process - point of articulation of mandible with skull
E) Mandibular fossa - point of articulation of mandible with skull

Crista Galli

A vertical protrusion of the ethmoid bone in the brain that serves as an attachment point for the falx cerebri, a membrane that divides the two cerebral hemispheres.

Styloid Process

A pointed piece of bone that extends from the temporal bone of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments of the tongue and neck.

  • Display comprehension of the bone structures in the skull, apart from those connected to the bottom of the cranium.
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Carson CorleyMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The styloid process is not a point of articulation of the mandible with the skull; it serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments of the tongue and neck. The mandibular fossa is the actual point of articulation of the mandible with the skull.