Match the following cranial and facial bones with their meanings.

-Upper jaw bone
A)frontal bone
B)lacrimal bone
C)mandible
D)maxilla
E)occipital bone
F)parietal bone
G)temporal bone
H)zygomatic bone

Question

Match the following cranial and facial bones with their meanings.

-Upper jaw bone
A)frontal bone
B)lacrimal bone
C)mandible
D)maxilla
E)occipital bone
F)parietal bone
G)temporal bone
H)zygomatic bone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The maxilla, also known as the upper jaw bone, forms the upper jaw and the central portion of the facial skeleton.

Answer: C
 The mandible, also known as the lower jaw bone, forms the lower jaw and is the largest and strongest facial bone.

Note: The other listed bones are cranial bones, which make up the skull.

Match the Following Cranial and Facial Bones with Their Meanings