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Maxilla  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Maxillae
  • Maxillary Bone

In other languages

  • French

  • Maxillaire supérieur
  • Os maxillaire

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J2DJNXVC-X

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