facial bones Flashcards
1
Q
- provide structure, shape, and support for the face.
- form a protective housing for the upper ends of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
A
facial bones
2
Q
Facial Bones - 14 Bones
A
Maxillae - 2
Zygomatic Bones - 2
Mandible - 1
Nasal Bones - 2
Lacrimal Bones - 2
Inferior Nasal Conchae - 2
Vomer -1
Palatine- 2
3
Q
- largest immovable bones of the face.
- where the Antrum of Highmore is located.
- keystone
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Maxillary Bones
4
Q
form the prominence of the cheek
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Zygomatic Bones (zygoma/malar bone)
5
Q
bridge of the nose
A
nasal
6
Q
smallest facial bones
A
lacrimal bones
7
Q
- scroll shape
- turbinates
A
inferior nasal conchae
8
Q
L shape
A
palatine bones
9
Q
- plowshare
- inferior part of the nasal septum
A
vomer
10
Q
- largest and densest facial bone
- only movable bone in adult skull
A
mandible
11
Q
brachycephalic
A
54
12
Q
mesocephalic
A
47
13
Q
dolichocephalic
A
40
