wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Maxilla is a part of ______

A
facial bones
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
hyoid bone
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
cranium bones
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
ear ossicles
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A facial bones
Skull consists of cranium bones, facial bones, hyoid bone, ear ossicles. Cranium consists of 8 bones which includes, 1 frontal bone, 2 parietal bones, 2 temporal bones, 1 occipital bone, 1 sphenoid bone, 1 ethmoid bone.
Facial bones consist of 14 bones such as 2 zygomatic bones, 2 maxilla, 2 nasal bones, 2 lacrimal bones, 1 vomer, 2 palatine bones, 2 inferior nasal conchae, 1 mandible.
Hyoid is a U shaped bone. It is present at the base of the buccal cavity just above the pharynx.
Ear ossicles consist of 6 bones such as 2 malleus, 2 incus, 2 stapes.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon