Inferior view of base of the skull

Learn now at Kenhub the different bony structures and openings of the skull as seen from an inferior view.

This article covers the anatomy of the occipital bone, including its borders and development. Learn more about this topic now at Kenhub!

This article describes the anatomy of the palatine bone, including its borders, development, and clinical aspects. Click now to learn more at Kenhub!

The vomer is a singular bone that runs vertically within the nasal cavity. Learn all about its anatomy and articulations at Kenhub!

The maxilla is the central bone of the midface. Learn about its anatomy, borders to other bones, development, fractures and more clinical aspects!

The zygomatic bones ("cheek bones") are irregularly shaped bones of the head. Learn all about their anatomy and pathology at Kenhub now!

This article covers the anatomy of the temporal bone, its parts, connecting sutures, and foramina. Click now to learn more at Kenhub!

This article covers the anatomy, function, muscle attachments and clinical aspects of the mastoid process. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

This article describes the foramina and fissures of the human skull, as well as their contents. Learn all about these passages and landmarks at Kenhub now!

This article describes the anatomy of all the sutures of the skull. Learn more about the cranial sutures at Kenhub!

This article describes the hard palate, its anatomy, function, borders, and clinical aspects. Learn more about this topic now at Kenhub!

This article focuses on the embryological development of the palate, its anatomy and related clinical aspects. Start learning about the palate here!

This article describes the anatomy of the skull, including its structure, features, foramina and contents. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

This article gives a general overview of the bones of the head. We discuss the anatomy, function and pathologies of the skull bones.

This is an article describing the anatomy and functions of the skull joints (sutures). Click now to learn more about them at Kenhub!

This article focuses on the embryological development of the skull as well as its anatomy and pathology. Learn all about the cranium here.

This is an article on the anatomy and clinical correlation of the neurocranium. Learn all about the part of the skull that protects the brain now!

Struggling to learn the many bones, fissures and foramina of the skull? Read our handy guide to learning skull anatomy with quizzes and diagrams.