maxilla

Meanings

• noun

  The maxilla is a bone of the facial skeleton that forms the upper jaw and the anterior part of the hard palate.

  - "The maxilla bone supports the upper teeth."
  - "Damage to the maxilla can affect biting and chewing."

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Synonyms

endite , jawbone , maxillary bone

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Variants

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maxilla , maxillae , maxillaries , maxillary , maxillas

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'maxilla', meaning 'jawbone'.

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Trivia

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1. The maxilla is the largest bone in the human facial skeleton.

2. The maxilla is also known as the 'premaxilla' in some parts of the skull.

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1. Mandible: The mandible is the other bone that forms the lower jaw.

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In anatomy and dentistry, the maxilla is a significant bone as it supports the upper teeth and plays a crucial role in facial structure and speech.

How to Memorize "maxilla"

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   - Imagine a skull and visualize the bone above the jawline and below the eyes as the maxilla.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maxilla' with the upper jaw and teeth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'maxilla' as 'max' + 'illa' meaning 'great jaw'.

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