Ch. 11 F.B., Nasal, and Orbits Flashcards
what are the 14 facial bones
- 2 maxillae (maxillary bones)
- 2 zygomatic bones
- 2 lacrimal bones
- 2 nasal bones
- 2 inferior nasal conchae
- 2 palatine bones
- vomer
- mandible
which of the facial bones are located internally and not visible on a dry skeleton from the exterior
two palatine bones and the vomer
largest immovable bones of the face
maxillae/maxillary bones
the only facial bone larger than the maxillae
mandible - movable
structurally the most important bones of the upper face; all other bones of the upper facial area are closely associated with these bones
maxillary bones/maxillae
the right and left maxillary bones are solidly united at the midline below what
nasal septum
each maxilla assists in the formation of these 3 cavities of the face
- mouth
- nasal cavity
- one orbit
what does each maxilla consists of
a body and 4 processes projecting from the body
centrally located portion of the maxilla that lies lateral to the nose
body
process of the maxilla that projects upward along the lateral border of the nose toward the frontal bone
frontal process
process of the maxilla that projects laterally to unite with the zygoma
zygomatic process
the inferior aspect of the body of each maxilla
alveolar process
8 upper teeth occur along the inferior margin of what process
each alveolar process of the maxilla
the two maxillae are solidly united in the midline anteriorly, what is at the upper part of this union
anterior nasal spine
a blow to the nose sometimes results in separation of this from the maxillae
nasal spine
a point at the superior aspect of the anterior nasal spine
acanthion
the body of each maxillary bone contains a large, air-filled cavity known as what
maxillary sinus
several air-filled cavities are found in certain bones of the skull, these sinuses communicate with the nasal cavity and are collectively called what
paranasal sinuses
process of each maxillary bone that can only be demonstrated on an inferior view of the two maxillae
palatine process
these form the anterior portion of the roof of the mouth
two palatine processes
what do the 2 palatine processes of the maxillae form
hard/bony palate
the two palatine processes are solidly united at the midline to form what type of joint
synarthrodial (immovable) joint
common congenital defect - an opening between the palatine processes that is caused by incomplete joining of the two bones
cleft palate
the horizontal portion of what two other facial bones forms the posterior part of the hard palate
palatine bones
these two small inferior portions of the sphenoid bone of the cranium are also seen on the inferior view of the hard palate; similar to feet of the outstretched legs of a bat
pterygoid hamuli
what bones does each maxilla articulate with
2 cranial bones
- frontal
- ethmoid
7 facial bones
- zygoma
- lacrimal
- nasal
- palatine
- inferior nasal concha
- vomer
- adjacent maxilla
located lateral to the zygomatic process of each maxilla
zygoma
these bones form the prominences of the cheeks and make up the lower outer portion of the orbits
zygomatic bones (malar bones)
projecting posteriorly from the zygoma is a slender process that connects with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to form this
zygomatic arch
a delicate structure that sometimes is fractured or “caved in” by a blow to the cheek
zygomatic arch
what is the anterior end/ portion of the zygomatic arch formed by
zygoma
what is the posterior end/portion of the zygomatic arch formed by
zygomatic process of the temporal bone
positioning landmark; prominent portion of the zygoma
zygomatic prominence
what does each zygoma articulate with
3 cranial bones
- frontal
- sphenoid
- temporal
1 facial bone
- maxilla
thinnest and most fragile bones in the entire body
lacrimal and nasal bones
two bones, about the size and shape of fingernails, that lie anteriorly on the medial side of each orbit just posterior to the frontal process of the maxillae; closely associated with the tear ducts
lacrimal bones
form the bridge of the nose and are variable in size
two fused nasal bones
these bones lie anterior and superomedial to the frontal process of the maxillae and inferior to the frontal bone
nasal bones
these bones are closely associated with the tear ducts
lacrimal bones
point of junction of the two nasal bones with the frontal bone
nasion
what does each lacrimal bone articulate with
2 cranial bones
- frontal
- ethmoid
2 facial bones
- maxilla
- inferior nasal concha
what does each nasal bone articulate with
2 cranial bones
- frontal
- ethmoid
2 facial bones
- maxilla
- adjacent nasal bone
within the nasal cavity are two platelike, curved (scroll-shaped) facial bones called what
inferior nasal conchae (turbinates)
these two bones project from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity on each side and extend medially
inferior nasal conchae (turbinates)
how many nasal conchae are there
3 pairs
- superior and middle (ethmoid bone)
- inferior (facial bone)
the effect of these is to divide the nasal cavities into compartments; these irregular compartments break up or mix the flow of air coming into the nasal cavities before it reaches the lungs
3 pairs of nasal conchae
incoming air is warmed and cleaned as it comes in contact with these
mucous membrane covering conchae