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Anatomy & Physiology: Facial Bone Structures

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Terms in this set (5)

  • Maxilla

    The maxilla is the upper jaw bone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the nose and eye sockets.

  • Alveolar margins

    Alveolar margins are the ridges on the maxilla and mandible that contain the tooth sockets (alveoli).

  • Palatine process

    The palatine process is the horizontal plate of the maxilla that forms the anterior part of the hard palate (roof of the mouth).

  • Inferior nasal concha

    The inferior nasal concha is a thin, curved bone inside the nasal cavity that helps filter and humidify inhaled air.

  • Infraorbital foramen

    The infraorbital foramen is an opening below the orbit in the maxilla that allows passage of the infraorbital nerve and blood vessels.