What bone contains the cribriform plate that has tiny holes for olfactory nerves?
A)Ethmoid bone
B)Palatine bone
C)Sphenoid bone
D)Maxilla

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The ethmoid bone contains the cribriform plate which has tiny holes for olfactory nerves, allowing for the sense of smell. The palatine bone forms the posterior portion of the hard palate and does not contain the cribriform plate. The sphenoid bone is located in the base of the skull and does not contain the cribriform plate. The maxilla forms the upper jaw and does not contain the cribriform plate.

What Bone Contains the Cribriform Plate That Has Tiny Holes