Which of these cranial bones separates the cranial cavity from the nasal cavity and provides the olfactory nerves with access to the brain?
A) temporal
B) foramen magnum
C) sphenoid
D) ethmoid

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The ethmoid bone is located between the two orbits and forms part of the nasal septum, separating the nasal cavity from the cranial cavity. It also contains several small perforations called cribriform plates, which allow the olfactory nerves to pass through and provide the sense of smell.

Which of These Cranial Bones Separates the Cranial Cavity from the Nasal