External maxillary artery; Supplies blood to the lower region of the face, mouth and nose
Bones of the Axial Skeleton. The Axial Skeleton is the central core of the human body housing and protecting itâs vital organs. The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones: 29 bones in the head - (8 cranial and 14 facial bones) and then also 7 accociated bones (6 auditory ossicles and the Hyoid Bone) 25 bones of the thorax - (the sternum and 24 ribs)
Axial Skeleton: Axial skeleton forms the axis of human body. It consists of Skull, vertebral column and thoracic cage. 1  Skull: Skull is that part of human skeleton that forms the bony framework of the head.2  It consists of 22 different bones that are divided into two groups: bones of cranium and bones of face.one is a tough and rigid form of connective tissue. It is the weight bearing organ of human body and it is responsible for almost all strength of human skeleton. For more details visit: Basic anatomy article; â Bone â.