Facial bones

Template:Infobox Anatomy The splanchnocranium or viscerocranium consists of part of skull that is derived from branchial arches. The facial bones are the bones of the anterior and lower human skull.

Most sources include:

• Inferior nasal concha
• Lacrimal bone
• Mandible
• Maxilla
• Nasal bone
• Palatine bone
• Vomer
• Zygomatic bone

The hyoid is sometimes included, and sometimes excluded.

External links

• ent/9 at eMedicine - "Facial Bone Anatomy"

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