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maxilla

/mækˈsɪlə/

maxillasubstantiv

maxillae

Pl.

/mækˈsɪlə/

Übersetzungen

верхняя челюсть

The maxilla is an essential bone in the human skull.

Верхняя челюсть является важной костью в человеческом черепе.

Definitionen

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.

Synonyme

upper jaw

facial bone