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

Front

What are the nasal bones?

Back

The nasal bones are two small, flat bones that form the bridge of the nose.

Front

How many nasal bones are there?

Back

There are 2 nasal bones.

Front

What type of bones are the nasal bones classified as?

Back

The nasal bones are classified as flat bones.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the bone that forms the bridge of the nose?

Back

Nasal.

Front

What is the maxilla?

Back

The maxilla is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the eye sockets.

Front

What is the mandible?

Back

The mandible is the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face.

Front

What is the function of the zygomatic bone?

Back

The zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, contributes to the structure of the face and forms the prominence of the cheeks.

Front

What is a suture in the context of facial bones?

Back

A suture is a fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull.

Front

What is the coronal suture?

Back

The coronal suture is the fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones of the skull.

Front

What is the significance of the lacrimal bone?

Back

The lacrimal bone is a small bone located in the corner of the eye socket and is involved in tear production.