Answer
The facial bones are maxillae, palatine, zygomatic, lacrimal, nasal, and the inferior nasal conchae-- these are bilaterally paired bones. The other nasal bones are the mandible and the vomer-- of these there is only one of each. The grand total of facial bones is 14.
Work Step by Step
Facial bones are situated anterior to the cranial cavity. They support the orbital , nasal cavities; They also give shape to the face, and provide points of attachment for muscles of facial expression and mastication. The maxillae are the largest of the facial bones.
