Paired bone making up a large part of the facial skeleton, including the body of the maxilla and the frontal, palatine, alveolar, and nasal processes.
Maxillae, one of a pair of large bones that form the upper jaw. It consists of a pyramidal body and four processes; contains sockets for the 16 upper teeth; and forms part of the structure of the orbits, nasal cavity, and roof of the mouth.
Either of the pair of bones forming the upper jaw. Each maxilla has a pyramid-shaped body with a central cavity and four processes. The maxillae bear the upper teeth and contribute to the orbits, the nasal cavity, and the roof of the mouth.
A paired bone with several processes that forms most of the upper face, roof of the mouth, sides of the nasal cavity, and floor of the orbit. The alveolar process of the maxilla supports the teeth, which is the basis for calling the maxilla the upper jaw.
The maxilla, an essential structural component of the upper jaw, providing a sturdy base for the facial structure and offering support to the eye sockets (orbits).
Each bone in a pair that collectively shapes the center of the facial structure, the upper jaw, and the palate is known as the maxilla. Furthermore, the upper part of the maxilla contributes to the foundation of the eye socket. Within each of these bones, there exists a spacious, air-filled chamber referred to as the maxillary sinus, which is connected to the nasal cavity.