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Facial bones

The facial bones, from the top of the head to the bottom, are the frontal bone (calvaria), the nose bone (nasal), the cheekbone (zygoma), the upper jawbone (maxilla), and the lower jawbone (mandible).

Current as of: July 17, 2023

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