facial bones Flashcards
1
Q
2 nasal bones
A
forms bridge of nose, remaining portion of nose is made of cartilage
2
Q
2 maxilla
A
upper jaw; aveolar process - marking for teeth sockets
3
Q
2 lacrimal bones
A
smallest; has openings (tear ducts)
4
Q
2 zygomatic bones
A
forms cheek bone; connects w/ frontal, maxilla, sphenoid, + temporal
5
Q
2 inferior nasal concha
A
lined w/ mucous membrane to capture pollutants/bacteria “air filters”
6
Q
vomer
A
directly center in nose; helps to shape nose septum
7
Q
mandibe
A
lower jawbone; largest facial bone; only movable skull bone, helps form TMJ joint
8
Q
2 palatine
A
posterior end of upper palate; together w/ maxilla to form hard palate
