Facial Bones Anatomy Worksheet

How many total facial bones are there in the human skull?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

Which two facial bones are single (unpaired) bones?

• Maxilla and mandible

• Nasal and lacrimal

• Vomer and mandible

• Zygomatic and palatine

All facial bones can be seen on front and side views EXCEPT:

• Maxilla and zygomatic

• Nasal and lacrimal

• Palatine bones and vomer

• Mandible and maxilla

The maxilla is the largest ________ bone of the face.

• Moveable

• Immovable

• Paired

• Cranial

The maxilla assists in formation of how many cavities?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which process of the maxilla serves as the base for gums where upper teeth are embedded?

• Frontal process

• Zygomatic process

• Palatine process

• Alveolar process

The maxilla articulates with how many cranial bones?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The maxilla articulates with how many facial bones?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which process of the maxilla can only be seen on the inferior surface view?

• Frontal process

• Zygomatic process

• Palatine process

• Alveolar process

The hard palate is formed by the maxilla and which other bone?

• Palatine

• Sphenoid

• Ethmoid

• Vomer