How many bones are there in the human face?

2.9K Views|Posted 2016-03-10 17:58:58
Asked by Neetu Lather
5 Answers
Dr. Uma Sinha
7 years ago
Hi, In human skull, the facial skeleton consists of fourteen bones in the face: Inferior nasal concha (2) Lacrimal bones (2) Mandible. Thanks.

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Ragini Roy
8 years ago
Hii Neetu, There are fourteen bones that form the human facial skeleton.

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arjun majhee
9 years ago
The facial skeleton consists of 14 stationary bones and a mobile lower jawbone (mandible). These 14 bones form the basic shape of the face, and are responsible for providing attachments for muscles that make the jaw move and control facial expressions.

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Dr  Swastik Sahu
9 years ago
Human face has 14 bones. Inferior nasal concha (2) Lacrimal bones (2) Mandible Maxilla (2) Nasal bones (2) Palatine bones (2) Vomer Zygomatic bones (2

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Megha Bhardwaj
2016-03-11 14:03:16
Hi, there are around 14 facial bones.

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