Facial Bones (14) Anatomy Test

Temporal Process (Zygomatic)

Joins with zygomatic process to help form zygomatic arch

Alveolar Process (Maxilla)

Tooth Sockets

Palatine Process (Maxilla)

Anterior 2/3 of palate

Incisive Foramen/Canal (Maxilla)

Posterior to incisor teeth

Allows passage of blood vessels and nerves

Infraorbital Foramen (Maxilla)

Hole below eye

Allows for nerves and blood vessels to go to face

Horizontal Plate (Palatine)

Posterior 1/3 of the hard palate

Vertical Plate (Palatine)

Makes up lateral wall of nasal septum

Nasolacrimal duct and canal (Lacrimal)

Drains tears into the nose

Nasal Bone

Forms bridge of the nose

Body (Mandible)

Where chin is located (horizontal)

Extending anteriorly and posteriorly

Ramus (Mandible)

Vertical Part

Branching

Mandibular Condyle (Mandible)

Helps form TMJ

Allows each ramus to join the temporal bone

Coronoid Process (Mandible)

Attachment site for muscles of mastication

Mental Foramen (Mandible)

Hole of chin

Nerves and blood vessels exit mandible to go to chin

Vertical Plate (Vomer)

Forms part of nasal septum

Greater & Lesser Horns (Hyoid)

Attachment point for muscles and ligaments to skull