Noun (plural)
/ˈfeɪʃəl boʊnz/
"Facial bones" refers to the set of bones that form the structure of the face. These bones support the face's shape, house the cavities for the eyes, nose, and mouth and protect the underlying structures. The term is commonly employed in the fields of anatomy, medicine, and dentistry. The frequency of use is moderate, primarily appearing in written contexts such as textbooks, medical literature, and scholarly articles, though it may also arise in oral discussions among professionals in related fields.
Доктор объяснил сложность лицевых костей на лекции по анатомии.
After the accident, the patient suffered multiple fractures in the facial bones.
После аварии у пациента было множество переломов лицевых костей.
Understanding the facial bones is crucial for reconstructive surgery.
While "facial bones" is not commonly featured in established idiomatic expressions, understanding its components can reveal strategic uses in conversation, particularly in health, anatomy, and safety discussions. Some relevant idioms that might loosely relate include:
Если вы сломаете лицо, вы можете рискнуть повредить лицевые кости.
"Face the music" (not directly related, but refers to confronting consequences)
The term "facial" derives from the Latin “facialis,” which means "of the face," from "facies," meaning "face." The word "bones" comes from the Old English "ban," which referred to hard connective body tissue. The combination of these terms thus specifically denotes the bones of the face.