The Skull 2 - Regional Anatomy

Question 1

Facial skeleton

Answer 1

• lower part of skull and supporting structure for the face

Question 2

Functions of the facial skeleton

Answer 2

14 bones make up the facial skeleton - all 2 bones apart form vomer and mandible
- maxilla
- mandible (x1)
- palatine
- nasal
- lacrimal
- zygomatic
- inferior nasal conchae
- vomer (x1)