Facial bones

Facial bones are the bones that make up the structure of your face, providing shape, support, and protection for vital features like the eyes, nose, and mouth. Key facial bones include the nasal bones (forming the bridge of the nose), the maxillae (the upper jaw and parts of the eye sockets), the zygomatic bones (cheekbones), the lacrimal bones (small bones near the tear ducts), the palatine bones (forming part of the hard palate), the vomer (part of the nasal septum), and the mandible (lower jaw). Together, these bones enable functions like eating, breathing, and expressions, while also supporting sensory organs.