HAP Unit #5 -- Flashcard #2: Facial Bones

Front

What is the name of the suture that runs between the two parietal bones?

Back

Sagittal suture.

Front

Which bone forms part of the nasal septum?

Back

Vomer.

Front

What is the function of the vomer bone?

Back

It forms the back and inferior portion of the nasal septum.

Front

How many nasal bones are there in the human skull?

Back

There are 2 nasal bones.

Front

What type of bone are the nasal bones classified as?

Back

Flat bones.

Front

Identify the bone that is commonly referred to as the cheekbone.

Back

Zygomatic bone.

Front

What is the primary function of the maxilla?

Back

It forms the upper jaw and holds the upper teeth.

Front

What is the role of the mandible in the human skull?

Back

It is the lower jawbone and holds the lower teeth.

Front

Which bone is located at the bridge of the nose?

Back

Nasal bone.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the bone that forms the lateral walls of the nasal cavity?

Back

Lacrimal bone.