maxillae Antonyms
Meaning of maxillae
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maxillae (pl.)
of Maxilla
maxillae Sentence Examples
- The maxillae, the largest facial bones, form the upper jaw and support the upper teeth.
- Maxillary sinuses, located within the maxillae, contribute to the resonance of the voice.
- The palatine processes of the maxillae form the anterior part of the hard palate.
- The maxillae articulate with the frontal, zygomatic, ethmoid, and palatine bones.
- The alveolar processes of the maxillae bear the tooth sockets for the upper teeth.
- Maxillary hypoplasia is a condition characterized by underdeveloped maxillae, resulting in a receding upper jaw.
- Trauma to the maxillae can lead to fractures or dislocations, requiring medical intervention.
- Maxillary osteomyelitis is a rare but serious infection of the bone tissue within the maxillae.
- Dental implants can be placed in the maxillae to replace missing teeth and restore dental function.
- The maxillae undergo significant changes in size and shape during growth and development.
FAQs About the word maxillae
of Maxilla
mandibles,maws, muzzles,mouths, nibs, beaks
No antonyms found.
The maxillae, the largest facial bones, form the upper jaw and support the upper teeth.
Maxillary sinuses, located within the maxillae, contribute to the resonance of the voice.
The palatine processes of the maxillae form the anterior part of the hard palate.
The maxillae articulate with the frontal, zygomatic, ethmoid, and palatine bones.
