Human Anatomy - Lacrimal and Nasal Bones

Vocabulary flashcards from Dr. Akad Al-Asadi's lecture on human anatomy focusing on bones of the face and skull.

Lacrimal Bone

Two small rectangular thin fragile bones that form a small portion of the medial wall of the orbit.

Nasal Bone

Two bones that form the bridge of the nose and the superior margin of the nasal aperture.

Zygomatic Bone

Forms the majority of the skeleton of the cheek and provides attachment for the masseter muscle.

Vomer

A single bone shaped like a plow that forms the posterior inferior part of the nasal septum.

Inferior Nasal Concha

Curved bones that form part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity.

Palatine Bone

Two L-shaped bones that form part of the nasal cavity and the hard palate.

Maxilla

Two bones that form the majority of the skeleton of the face and contain the maxillary paranasal sinus.

Coronoid Process

The anteriormost superior extension of each ramus of the mandible, serving as an attachment for the temporalis muscle.

Condylar Process

Articulates with the temporal bone in the temporomandibular joint.

Alveolar Process

The part of the maxilla and mandible that supports the teeth.