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How many bones are there in the human face?

  1. 12

  2. 14

  3. 16

  4. 18

The correct answer is: 12

There are 12 bones in the human face. These bones include the mandible (lower jawbone), maxilla (upper jawbone), zygomatic (cheekbone), nasal bones, lacrimal bones, palatine bones, vomer bone, inferior nasal conchae, and the paired bones of the nasal cavity known as the turbinate bones. These bones play crucial roles in forming the structure of the face, protecting delicate sensory organs like the eyes and nose, and providing support for facial muscles.