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Classify each of the following facial bones as paired or unpaired bones:

a. palatine
b. vomer
c. maxilla
d. mandible
e. zygomatic
f. nasal
g. lacrimal
h.inferior nasal conchae

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Final answer:

The palatine, maxilla, zygomatic, nasal, lacrimal, and inferior nasal conchae bones are all paired, while the vomer and mandible are the only unpaired facial bones.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has been asked to classify each of the following facial bones as either paired or unpaired bones:

  • Palatine - Paired
  • Vomer - Unpaired
  • Maxilla - Paired
  • Mandible - Unpaired
  • Zygomatic - Paired
  • Nasal - Paired
  • Lacrimal - Paired
  • Inferior Nasal Conchae - Paired

The facial bones support facial structures, form the upper and lower jaws, and serve as attachment points for facial muscles. The maxilla forms the upper jaw while the mandible forms the lower jaw. The vomer and mandible are the only unpaired bones among the facial bones.

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