Each lacrimal bone has a small groove so that tears can drain into the nasal cavity.ĩ Nasal Bones Two, small rectangular bones that form the bridge of the nose. Zygomatic BonesĨ Lacrimal Bones Finger-nail sized bones that form part of the medial walls of the orbit. They fuse with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone. They form the lateral portion of the orbits (eye sockets). Failure for these bones to fuse result in a cleft palate.ħ Zygomatic Bones Commonly referred to as the cheek bones. The maxilla holds the upper teeth Part of the maxilla forms the anterior part of the palate of the mouth All facial bones except the mandible join at the maxillaĥ Palatine Bones Paired bones that lie posterior to the palatine processes of the maxillae. The two maxilla bones fuse to form the upper jaw. Presentation on theme: "Facial Bones."- Presentation transcript:Ģ 14 bones make up the face.
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