MAXILLA

Maxilla

The maxillae consist of upper pallate of mouth or maxilla ; or two halves that are fused at the intermaxillary suture to form the upper jaw. This is similar to the mandible, which is also a fusion of two halves at the mandibular symphysis.

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maxilla

Noun

  1. Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.
  2. Arachnid mouthpart


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