The Occipital Bone

Question

The occipital bone
A) is a facial bone.
B) contains the foramen magnum.
C) is the cheekbone.
D) articulates with the frontal bone at the coronal suture.

Accepted Answer

The occipital bone is a cranial bone that contains the foramen magnum, which is the opening for the spinal cord to enter the skull. It is not a facial bone, cheekbone, or articulates with the frontal bone at the coronal suture.