Bones of the Face

Question 1

Nasal bones (2)

Answer 1

form the bridge of the nose

Question 2

Lacrimal bones (2)

Answer 2

the smallest and most fragile bones of the face, are situated at the front inside part of the eye socket

Question 3

Zygomatic bones (2)

Answer 3

Also known as malar bones or cheekbones, form the prominence of the cheeks, or cheekbones

Question 4

Maxillary bones (2)

Answer 4

forms the upper jaw

Question 5

Mandible bone

Answer 5

forms the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face

Question 6

Turbinal bones (2)

Answer 6

(also referred to as turbinate bones); these are thin layers of spongy bone on either of the outer walls of the nasal depression.

Question 7

Vomer bone

Answer 7

a flat, thin bone that forms part of the nasal septum

Question 8

Palatine bones (2)

Answer 8

form the hard palate of the mouth