In vertebrates, the maxilla (pl.: maxillae / mækˈsɪliː /) [2] is the upper fixed (not fixed in Neopterygii) bone of the jaw formed from the fusion of two maxillary bones.

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.

Aug 18, 2025 · The maxilla, commonly known as the upper jawbone, serves as a central component in the human skull. This bone establishes the mid-face region and defines facial …

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 …

Apr 12, 2022 · It is the second largest bone of the face. As it forms the upper jaw holding the upper set of teeth, it is sometimes referred to as the upper jaw bone. It also forms the lower …

The maxilla (or maxillary bone, upper jaw bone, Latin: maxilla) is a paired bone of the facial skeleton, and it has a body and four processes. The two maxillary bones (maxillae) are fused …

Feb 15, 2025 · The maxilla, commonly known as the upper jaw bone, is a fundamental component of facial architecture and oral function. This paired bone forms the foundation of the midface, …