maxilla
IPA: mæksˈɪɫʌ
noun
- (anatomy, zootomy) Synonym of jaw.
- An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused.
- (anatomy) Either of the two bones that lie with one on each side of the upper jaw lateral to the premaxilla and that in higher vertebrates bear most of the teeth.
- (zootomy) One of the first or second pair of mouthparts posterior to the mandibles in many arthropods that are used for tasting and manipulating food.
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Examples of "maxilla" in Sentences
- The maxilla is ossified in membrane.
- It usually appears in the anterior maxilla.
- Anterior surface of the body of the maxilla.
- It is formed by the sphenoid bone and maxilla.
- They are connected to the maxilla and the nasals.
- Infratemporal surface of the body of the maxilla.
- In humans, the tooth bearing bones are the maxilla and the mandible.
- The upper lip covers the anterior surface of the body of the maxilla.
- With the maxillae, it assists manipulation of food during mastication.
- The upper arch is called the maxilla and the lower is called the mandible.
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