Identify These Bones Of Facial Skeleton Quiz

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1. What are these bones called?

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The correct answer is Nasal Bones, as they are the bones found in the upper part of the human nose. Temporal Bones are located at the sides and base of the skull, Mandible is the lower jawbone, while Occipital Bones make up the back and base of the skull.

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Identify These Bones Of Facial Skeleton Quiz - Quiz

Facial bones and major markings for Athabasca University's BIOL235 course. Chapter 7: Axial Skeleton.

2. What are these facial bones called?

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The maxillae are the bones that form the upper jaw and part of the hard palate in humans. They are vital for facial structure and support.

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3. What is the process called that is responsible for the formation of the bone in the upper and lower jaws?

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The alveolar process is the thickened ridge of bone that contains and supports the teeth in the upper and lower jaws. It plays a crucial role in dental health and tooth alignment.

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4. What are the facial bones located on either side of the face called?

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The zygomatic bones, also known as cheekbones, form the prominences of the cheeks. They are not to be confused with other facial bones such as the maxilla bones (upper jaw), mandible bones (lower jaw), or frontal bones (forehead).

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5. What are these facial bones called?

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The lacrimal bones are paired bones located in the front part of the medial wall of each orbit between the maxilla and ethmoid bone. They do not form part of the main facial structure but contribute to the eye socket and tear duct system. The zygomatic bones form the cheekbones, the mandible is the lower jawbone, and the maxilla forms the upper jawbone.

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6. What is the anatomical term for this depression in the skull?

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The lacrimal fossa is a depression in the skull that houses the lacrimal gland, which produces tears to keep the eyes moist. The other options provided do not refer to the specific anatomical feature described in the question.

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7. What are these bones in the face called?

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Facial bones include the zygomatic, maxillary, and mandibular bones, but in this case, the specific bones referred to are the palatine bones.

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8. What are these processes called?

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The correct term for these processes in the nasal cavity is the inferior nasal conchae, which help to humidify and filter the air we breathe. The superior and middle nasal conchae are also part of the nasal cavity but serve different functions, while the temporal nasal conchae do not exist anatomically.

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9. What is the correct term for the facial bone that is commonly known as the jawbone?

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The mandible is the lower jawbone, while the maxilla is the upper jawbone. The zygomatic bone is commonly referred to as the cheekbone, and the frontal bone is located at the front of the skull.

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10. What is the proper term for this part of the mandible?

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The correct term for this part of the mandible is the 'mandible body' as it refers to the horizontal portion of the jawbone that holds the lower teeth.

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11. What are the two portions of the mandible called?

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The mandible consists of two rami, with the singular form being ramus. The condyle, symphysis, and body are other parts of the mandible, but not specifically referring to the two portions mentioned in the question.

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12. What are the bony prominences at the lower rear of the mandible called?

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The angles of the mandible are the bony prominences located at the lower rear part of the jawbone.

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13. What are the processes on the mandible called?

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The coronoid processes are one of the bony projections located on the mandible. The incorrect options refer to other anatomical structures not found on the mandible.

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14. What are the bony extensions on the mandible called?

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Condylar processes are the bony extensions on the mandible that form the temporomandibular joint. The other options mentioned are parts of other bones and not directly related to the mandible.

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15. What is the structure formed by the surrounding bones that encloses and protects the eye called?

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The orbit is the bony cavity that protects the eye and surrounding structures. The femur is a bone in the leg, the mandible is the jawbone, and the sphenoid bone is located behind the eye socket.

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16. What is the name of this bone located in the face?

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The correct answer is the nasal septum, which is a thin structure that divides the nasal cavity into two chambers. The incorrect options refer to other bones in the face, not specifically the bone depicted in the question.

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What are these bones called?
What are these facial bones called?
What is the process called that is responsible for the formation of...
What are the facial bones located on either side of the face called?
What are these facial bones called?
What is the anatomical term for this depression in the skull?
What are these bones in the face called?
What are these processes called?
What is the correct term for the facial bone that is commonly known as...
What is the proper term for this part of the mandible?
What are the two portions of the mandible called?
What are the bony prominences at the lower rear of the mandible...
What are the processes on the mandible called?
What are the bony extensions on the mandible called?
What is the structure formed by the surrounding bones that encloses...
What is the name of this bone located in the face?
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