Dec 10, 2025 · The maxilla (plural maxillae) is a paired bone in the midface which joins at the midline. It provides facial shape, forms the upper jaw, separates the nasal and oral cavities and contains the …

The alveolar process of the maxillae holds the upper teeth, and is referred to as the maxillary arch. Each maxilla attaches laterally to the zygomatic bones (cheek bones).

Apr 12, 2022 · The maxillary tuberosity or maxillary eminence has several small openings called alveolar foramina that lead into the alveolar canals. These canals transmit the posterior superior …

Jun 23, 2025 · The right and left maxillary bones fuse at the midline to form the maxilla, a midfacial structure that supports the viscerocranium, the set of bones forming the facial skeleton.

Oct 30, 2023 · The maxilla, also known as the upper jaw, is a vital viscerocranium structure of the skull. It is involved in the formation of the orbit, nose and palate, holds the upper teeth and plays an …