Structure
The maxilla is a paired bone - the two maxillae unite with each other at the intermaxillary suture. The maxilla consists of: अधिक देखें

The alveolar process of the maxillae holds the upper teeth, and is referred to as the maxillary arch. Each maxilla attaches laterally to the अधिक देखें

Sometimes (e.g. in bony fish), the maxilla is called "upper maxilla", with the mandible being the "lower maxilla". Conversely, in birds the upper … अधिक देखें

• Maxillofacial surgery
• Maxillary crest अधिक देखें

A maxilla fracture is a form of facial fracture. A maxilla fracture is often the result of facial trauma such as violence, falls अधिक देखें

• Skull. Maxilla shown in green.
• Skull. Maxilla shown in white. अधिक देखें

• Sicher, Harry; Du Brul, E. Lloyd (1975). Oral Anatomy (6th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 0-8016-4604-9.
• Worthington, Philip; Evans, John R., eds. (1994). … अधिक देखें