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Answer to Question 8: Which of the following sutures can be seen on the lateral surface of the skull? a. Sphenosquamous b. Occipitomastoid c. Sagittal d. Lambdoid

On the lateral view of the skull, the sphenosquamous suture is seen anteriorly and the occipitomastoid suture is seen posteriorly and inferiorly. The lambdoid sutures are posterior. The sagittal suture is superior.