Question

Total number of facial bones in the human adult

• A. 1
• B. 7
• C. 14
• D. 21

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the total number of facial bones in the human adult, we must examine the anatomy of the human skull, which comprises cranial and facial bones. Facial bones are those that form the structure of the face.

In an adult human, the facial bones consist of:

1. Nasal Bones (2): These form the bridge of the nose.
2. Maxillae (2): These form the upper jaw and hold the upper teeth.
3. Zygomatic Bones (2): These are the cheekbones and form part of the eye socket.
4. Palatine Bones (2): These form part of the hard palate at the back of the mouth.
5. Lacrimal Bones (2): These are the smallest bones in the face and form part of the eye socket.
6. Inferior Nasal Conchae (2): These are inside the nose and help to filter and humidify the air we breathe.
7. Vomer (1): This forms part of the nasal septum.
8. Mandible (1): This is the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth. It is the only movable bone in the face.

Adding these up gives us a total of 14 facial bones:

• 2 Nasal Bones
• 2 Maxillae
• 2 Zygomatic Bones
• 2 Palatine Bones
• 2 Lacrimal Bones
• 2 Inferior Nasal Conchae
• 1 Vomer
• 1 Mandible

Therefore, the total number of facial bones in the human adult is 14.

The correct answer is: 14.