maxillae

Meanings

• noun

  The two bones forming the upper jaw and the roof of the mouth in humans and other vertebrates.

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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 Latin maxillā, maxillāre, 'to chew' or 'to grind with the teeth'.

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Trivia

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1. Maxillae are the largest bones in the human skull, after the skullcap.

2. Maxillae are also known as the zygomatic bones when they form part of the cheekbones.

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Related Concepts

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1. mandible: The lower jawbone

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Culture

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Maxillae have significant importance in various fields such as anatomy, forensic science, and archaeology.

How to Memorize "maxillae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two bones, one on each side of your face, forming the upper jaw and the roof of your mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate maxillae with the upper jaw and the roof of the mouth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Max' being the first letter of Maxillae, and 'illae' sounding like 'illions', so remember Maxillae as 'the bones of the upper jaw, millions of them!'

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