OTHER FACIAL BONES

Question 1

Forms the bridge of the nose which are thin
plates of bone that articulate with the frontal
bone and extend down to end the nasal cartilage.
The two nasal bones meets in the midline and
extend laterally to join the maxillary bones.
The Nasal Septum lies under the junction of the
two nasal bones and the movable part of the nose
is composed of cartilages.

Answer 1

NASAL BONES (2)

Question 2

Maybe difficult to identify but they are small
four-sided flat bones that lie on the medial
borders of the orbits close to the front.
Each Lacrimal bone has a groove for the tear
duct which carries tears to the nasal cavities.

Answer 2

LACRIMAL BONES

Question 3

Are small “L” shaped structure lying behind
the nasal cavity.

Answer 3

PALATINE BONES

Question 4

The two palatine processes of the maxillae and
the two horizontal palatine parts form the

Answer 4

Hard
Palate.

Question 5

Is a thin curve bone extending medially
from the lateral wall of the nasal cavity.

Answer 5

INFERIOR CONCHAE or TURBINATES (2)

Question 6

Is flat and shaped like a “Ploughshare” that
lies vertically and helps to form the Nasal Septum
where its lower border rests upon the upper
surface of the Hard Palate.

Answer 6

VOMER

Question 7

Is shaped like a Horseshoe with its
posterior ends turned up on each side to
articulate with the Temporal bone forming the
“Temporo-Mandibular Joint” (TMJ).

Answer 7

MANDIBLE