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Flashcards in Maxilla Deck (7)
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Inner Maxillary Suture

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This may be fused in the adult skull. It’s the point where the left and right maxillae are joined at the mis-sagittal plane.

2
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Zygomatic Process

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Located on the anterior aspect of the maxilla, forms much of the cheek.

3
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Infra-orbital Foramen

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This is located below the inferior orbital rim on the facial surface.

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Infra-orbital Margin

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This is the lower margin of the eye socket

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Frontal Process

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Rises to articulate with the frontal, nasals, lacrimal and ethmoid.

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Anterior Nasal Spine (Nasal Notch)

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This is the thin projection of bone on the midline at the inferior margin of the nasal aperture.

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Alveolar Process

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Horizontal portion of the maxilla that holds the tooth roots.