Which of the following bones contains the cribriform plate, which is involved in olfaction (smell), and the perpendicular plate, which forms the majority of the nasal septum?
A)Ethmoid bone
B)Vomer bone
C)Sphenoid bone
D)Nasal bone
E)Inferior nasal concha

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The ethmoid bone contains both the cribriform plate, which is involved in olfaction (smell), and the perpendicular plate, which forms the majority of the nasal septum. None of the other options listed contain these structures.

Which of the Following Bones Contains the Cribriform Plate, Which