Match the following cranial and facial bones with their meanings.

-Lower 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.

-Lower 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 lower jaw bone is also known as the mandible.

Answer: D 
 The maxilla is the upper jaw bone, located above the mandible.

Answer: H 
 The zygomatic bone extends from the temporal bone (at the side of the head) to the maxilla (upper jaw), and forms the cheekbone.

Answer: A 
 The frontal bone is located at the front of the skull and forms the forehead.

Answer: E 
 The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull.

Answer: F 
 The parietal bone is located at the top and sides of the skull.

Answer: G 
 The temporal bone is located at the sides and base of the skull.

Match the Following Cranial and Facial Bones with Their Meanings