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Which of the following is the largest, strongest bone in the face?

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Lacrimal bones
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Maxilla
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Mandible
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Zygomatic arch
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Solution

The correct option is C Mandible
The mandible, lower jaw or jawbone (from Latin mandibula, "jawbone") is the largest, strongest and lowest bone in the face. It forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.
The maxilla is the upper jaw.
The lacrimal bone is the smallest and most fragile bone of the face; roughly the size of the little fingernail. It is situated at the front part of the medial wall of the orbit. It has two surfaces and four borders.
The zygomatic arch is the cheek bone.

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