Facial Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Zygomatic bones
A
Cheek bones, lateral to eye
2
Q
Nasal bones
A
Rectangular bones at bridge of nose
3
Q
Lacrimal bones
A
Two small rectangular bones in eye orbit with small holes
4
Q
Inferior nasal shelf called:
A
Inferior nasal conchae
5
Q
Maxillae
A
Upper jaw and the roof of the mouth
6
Q
Parts of maxillae
A
1) maxillary Sinuses
2) palatine processes
3) alveoli
7
Q
Palatine processes
A
Anterior 2/3 of the roof of the mouth
8
Q
Alveoli
A
Sockets for teeth
9
Q
Posterior 1/3 of the roof of the mouth
A
Palatine bones
10
Q
Divides nose into left and right sides
A
Vomer bone
11
Q
Lower jaw
A
Mandible
12
Q
Mandible parts
A
1) mandibular condyle
2) mental foramen
13
Q
Mandibular condyle location
A
Round projection that fits into mandibular fossa
14
Q
Metal foramen
A
Two tiny holes on each side of mandibular body
