Utah Esthetician State Board Practice Exam

How many facial bones are there in the human skull?

1. 16

2. 12

3. 14

4. 18

The correct answer is: 14

The human skull contains a total of 14 facial bones. These bones are responsible for forming the structure of the face and include the nasal bones, zygomatic bones (cheekbones), maxillae (upper jaw), palatine bones, lacrimal bones, inferior nasal concha, vomer, and mandible (lower jaw). Each of these bones plays a crucial role in providing support for the facial structure and function, including housing the teeth, contributing to the orbits of the eyes, and creating the nasal cavity. Understanding the number and types of facial bones is important for estheticians, as it relates to facial anatomy and awareness of how treatments can interact with underlying structures. Correctly identifying the number of facial bones can also provide a foundation for further studies in anatomy, skin care procedures, and how the face responds to various treatments.