Face

Question 1

Outline

Answer 1

the face is composed of 11 bones which are separated from each other by sutures

Question 2

Vomer

Answer 2

single bone behind the nasal cavity, that connects cranial + facial regions of the skull together

Question 3

Lacrimal bones

Answer 3

pair of fragile bony plates forming the inner wall of the orbital cavities (eye sockets)

Question 4

Nasal bones

Answer 4

pair of bones forming the bridge of the nose

Question 5

Nasal turbinates

Answer 5

pair of fragile curled bones projecting into the nasal cavity, increases the contact of inspired air with the nasal mucosa; this aids debris removal before inhalation to lungs + warms air as it passes over capillary beds covering the bones. They are separated in the midline by nana septum

Question 6

Palatine bones

Answer 6

pair of bony plates forming posterior section of hard palate, + the side wall of the nasal cavity

Question 7

Zygomatic bones

Answer 7

pair of facial bones that articulate with the cranium posteriorly + extend anteriorly into the zygomatic arch (cheek bone) to articulate with the maxilla