Facial Bones of the Skull and their Markings

Nasal bones

support the uppermost part of the nose

Lacrimal bones

found at the medial part of the eye socket; they have the lacrimal fossa to allow tears to drain

Zygomatic bones

the posterior portion of the cheek

Palatine bones

the posterior portion of the bony palate of the mouth

Maxilla

forms the upper jaw, anterior face, and inferior eye sockets

Mandible

the lower jaw

Vomer

forms the posterior inferior portion of the nasal septum and the superior, posterior part of the nasal cavity