maxillary

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the maxilla, one of the two bones forming the upper jaw and the hard palate.

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Synonyms

maxillar

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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 maxillary bone is the largest bone in the face.

2. The maxillary sinuses are located in the maxillary bones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mandible: The other bone forming the lower jaw.

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Culture

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In anatomy and dentistry, the maxillary bone is a significant structure. It forms the upper jaw and supports the upper teeth. In forensic science, the maxillary bone is often used for identification purposes.

How to Memorize "maxillary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the upper jaw and the bones that support the upper teeth. Imagine the bone structure of the face and focus on the upper jaw area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maxillary' with the upper jaw and the bones supporting the upper teeth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'M' in 'maxilla' stands for 'Max' or 'Upper' and 'illary' means 'jaw' or 'bone'.

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