The Facial Bones are a group
of bones within the human head.
There are 14 facial bones including:
2 x Inferior
Nasal Conchae
2 x Lacrimal
Bones
1 x Mandible
2 x Maxillae
(pl.); Maxilla (sing.)
2 x Nasal
Bones
2 x Palatine
Bones
1 x Vomer
2 x Zygomatic
Bones.
These facial bones form the structure of the front and the front/sides
of the head.
(The structure of the top, back, and sides of the head is formed by the Cranial
Bones.)
The individual shapes and personalising features of the facial (and
cranial) bones contribute much of the static appearances of the face.
This is especially important in archeological research because forensic pathologists
and biologists can reconstruct the superficial appearance of a face merely
from the human skull.
Other related pages include Structure
and Functions of Bones (generally), Disorders
of the Skeletal System and Bones
of the Arms & Legs.
These may be of particular interest to students of courses in Massage, Reflexology,
Beauty Therapies, and other basic-level medical or clinical courses. |
