How many bones are there in the human face?
Asked by Neetu Lather
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Hi,
In human skull, the facial skeleton consists of fourteen bones in the face: Inferior nasal concha (2) Lacrimal bones (2) Mandible. Thanks. -
Hii Neetu,
There are fourteen bones that form the human facial skeleton. -
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. -
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 -
Answered by
Megha Bhardwaj I would love to offer my helping hands.. | Contributor-Level 10
8 years agoHi, there are around 14 facial bones.
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