Facial Bones

Question 1

Mandible (one bone)

Answer 1

Largest, strongest bone of face

Question 2

Coronoid process

Answer 2

insertion point for temporalis muscle

Question 3

Mandibular condyle

Answer 3

articulates with mandibular fossa

Question 4

Mental foramen

Answer 4

Hole for blood vessels & nerves to pass to the skin of chin & lower lip

Question 5

Maxillary (two bones)

Answer 5

• Fused medially
• Form upper jaw & central portion of face
• All facial bones except mandible articulate with maxilla

Question 6

Palatine Process

Answer 6

forms anterior portion of hard palate (Has many holes for blood vessels & front of mouth)

Question 7

Zygomatic

Answer 7

• Articulates w/zygomatic process of temporal boat
• Form cheek bones & part of inferolateral (below, side) margins of origin
• Zygomatic arch & Temporal process