What are the Names of the Bones of the Skull and Face
The Skull
The skull is composed of 22 bones that form a protective case around the brain. The bones of the skull are divided into two main groups: the cranium and the facial bones.
The cranium is the upper part of the skull and consists of eight bones:
- Frontal bone
- Parietal bones (2)
- Temporal bones (2)
- Occipital bone
- Sphenoid bone
- Ethmoid bone
The facial bones are the 14 bones that form the lower part of the skull, including the:
- Nasal bones (2)
- Maxillae (2)
- Zygomatic bones (2)
- Mandible
- Palatine bones (2)
- Lacrimal bones (2)
- Vomer bone
- Inferior nasal conchae (2)
Related Questions and Answers
- How many bones are there in the cranium? 8
- Which bone forms the lower jaw? Mandible
- Which bone is located at the back of the skull? Occipital bone
- Which bones form the cheekbones? Zygomatic bones
- Which bones form the nasal cavity? Nasal bones, maxillae, palatine bones, lacrimal bones, vomer bone, inferior nasal conchae
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