maxilla

UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/

Übersetzungen

maxillasubstantiv
maxillae
Pl.
UK
/mækˈsɪlə/
US
/mækˈsɪlə/
верхняя челюсть
The maxilla is an essential bone in the human skull.
Верхняя челюсть является важной костью в человеческом черепе.
Synonyme
upper jaw
facial bone

Definitionen

maxillasubstantiv
The upper jawbone in most vertebrates, which is fused to the skull and holds the upper teeth.
The dentist examined the patient's maxilla to check for any signs of infection.
In arthropods, one of a pair of appendages located behind the mandibles, used for manipulating food.
The insect used its maxilla to help break down the food before ingestion.