Ethmoid Bone (Perpendicular plate of ethmoid and Lateral masses of the ethmoid)

Ethmoid Bone

Veterinary Anatomy

The ethmoid bone in domestic animals such as ox, horse, dog, and fowl plays a vital role in separating the cranial and nasal cavities. It is a single, sieve-like bone composed of the cribriform plate, perpendicular plate, and paired lateral masses.

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Sphenoid Bone (Foramen ovale, Basilar tubercles, Pterygoid process, Body of post sphenoid)

Sphenoid Bone

Veterinary Anatomy

The sphenoid bone is a complex, unpaired bone located at the base of the skull in domestic animals. It plays a vital role in forming the floor of the cranial cavity and provides passage for important cranial nerves and blood vessels.

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Occipital Bone (Basilar Tubercles and Basi Occipital)

Occipital Bone

Veterinary Anatomy

The occipital bone forms the caudal part of the skull in domestic animals and plays a crucial role in protecting the brain and forming joints with the vertebral column. It consists of several parts that vary among species like ox, horse, dog, and fowl.

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