Facial Anatomy Quizzes

The three online quizzes featured on this page cover the topic of facial anatomy, with a primary emphasis on the soft-tissue landmarks found in the region of the mouth.

Our first two tests (Parts I and II) are targeted toward students with intermediate or advanced level skills. The remaining exam has been created with younger children in mind.

• Take the quiz : The Facial Anatomy quiz Part I, Part II.
  – Pre-test study materials : Exam graphic, terms, definitions
• Take the quiz : The Parts of the Face quiz.
  – Pre-test study materials : Exam graphic, terms, definitions

1) Our ‘Facial Anatomy’ quizzes. – Landmarks and features of the face.

Ready to take the quizzes?  Use these links! –
  »  The Facial Anatomy quiz, Part I.  » The Facial Anatomy quiz, Part II.

Exam terms and definitions.

The Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II: Our intermediate to advanced-level face-anatomy exam.

Graphic for the Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II.

A) The Midline of the Face –

an imaginary line that divides the face into two equal, bilaterally symmetrical halves.

B) Lips –

the two upper and lower fleshy portions of the face that surround the mouth.

C) Vermilion Border of the Lips –

the junction between the lips and the skin of the face.

D) Labial Commissure –

a line lying off to the side of the mouth, extending from that point where the upper and lower lips join.

Graphic for the Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II.

E) Mandibular Teeth –

the teeth held by the lower jawbone (the mandible).

F) Mental Protuberance –

the chin, the forward-most portion of the lower jaw.

G) Ala –

the side, somewhat flaring, portion of the nose.

H) Philtrum –

the junction between the left and right sides of the upper lip.

Graphic for the Facial Anatomy quiz Parts I & II.

I) Tubercle of the Lip –

the slight projection of tissue that lies at the center of the upper lip.

J) Maxillary Teeth –

the teeth held by the upper jawbone (the maxilla).

K) Labiomental Groove –

an indention in the chin right below the lower lip.

L) Nasolabial Fold –

the fold in the skin that runs from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth.

2) The ‘Parts of the Face’ quiz. – Face landmarks and features found around the mouth.

Ready to take the quiz?  Use this link!  »  The Parts of the Face quiz.

Exam terms and definitions.

The ‘Parts of the Face’ quiz: Our basic-level face-anatomy exam targets landmarks found in the area of the mouth.

A) Nose –

that part of the face that we breathe through (when our mouth is closed).

B) Lips –

the two upper and lower fleshy portions of the face that surround the mouth.

C) Teeth –

the hard objects in the mouth that we use to bite, tear and chew food.

D) Corner of Mouth –

that point where the upper and lower lips come together.

E) Neck –

the part of a person’s body that connects their head to the rest of their body.

F) Chin –

the front-most portion of the lower jaw.

G) Cheek –

the fleshy portions of the face found on each side of the mouth and nose.