Only Bones of the Skull

Front

What is the Vomer?

Back

The Vomer is a thin, flat bone that forms part of the nasal septum, dividing the nasal cavity into two nostrils.

Front

What is the Maxilla?

Back

The Maxilla is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the orbits and nasal cavity.

Front

List the 8 bones classified as facial bones.

Back

Maxillae, Palatine, Zygomatic, Lacrimal, Nasal, Vomer, Inferior Nasal Conchae, Mandible.

Front

What is the Lacrimal bone?

Back

The Lacrimal bone is a small, thin bone located in the medial wall of the orbit, involved in tear drainage.

Front

What is the Parietal bone?

Back

The Parietal bone is one of the two bones that form the sides and roof of the skull.

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Front

What is the Zygomatic bone?

Back

The Zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, forms the prominence of the cheek and part of the orbit.

Front

What is the Mandible?

Back

The Mandible is the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face, which holds the lower teeth.

Front

What is the Nasal bone?

Back

The Nasal bone is a small bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

Front

What is the Palatine bone?

Back

The Palatine bone is a paired bone that forms part of the hard palate of the mouth and the floor of the nasal cavity.

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Front

What is the Ethmoid bone?

Back

The Ethmoid bone is a complex bone located between the eyes, forming part of the nasal cavity and the orbits.

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