7.6: Activity 5

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    Group Challenge: Odd Bone Out

    Each of the following sets contains four cranial/facial bones. Compare the characteristics of each bone and look for the one that significantly differs in shape, number, location, or function compared to the others. One of the listed bones does not share a characteristic that the other three do. Use an articulated skull, and disarticulated skull bones to select and justify your answer.

    1. From the following list, which one is the "odd bone"? Why is it the odd one out? Share reasoning.
      1. Zygomatic
      2. Maxilla
      3. Vomer
      4. Nasal
    2. From the following list, which one is the "odd bone"? Why is it the odd one out? Share reasoning.
      1. Parietal bone
      2. Sphenoid bone
      3. Frontal bone
      4. Occipital bone
    3. From the following list, which one is the "odd bone"? Why is it the odd one out? Share reasoning.
      1. Lacrimal bone
      2. Nasal bone
      3. Zygomatic bone
      4. Maxilla

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