Facial Bones (Axial Skeleton) (Lab Practical)

Question 1

Nasal Bones

Answer 1

• 2 bones

Question 2

Maxillary Bones (Maxillae)

Answer 2

• 2 bones
• Palatine process: flat surfaces forming the anterior part of the hard palate, which fuse in the center. A cleft palate occurs when the maxillae do not fuse completely.

Question 3

Palatine Bones

Answer 3

• 2 bones

Question 4

Zygomatic bones

Answer 4

• 2 bones

Question 5

Mandible

Answer 5

• 1 bone
• Mandibular condyles: rounded projection on the superior part of the ramus which articulate with the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone.

Question 6

Lacrimal Bones

Answer 6

• 2 bones

Question 7

Vomer

Answer 7

• 1 bone

Question 8

Inferior Nasal Conchae

Answer 8

• 2 bones

Question 9

Auditory Ossicles

Answer 9

• 6 Bones (2 each)
• Malleus
• Incus
• Stapes

Question 10

Hyoid Bone

Answer 10

• 1 bone