Maxilla Video Questions

Medial The medial surfaces of the right and left maxillary bones fuse together to form the upper jaw. The upper jaw is referred to as the maxilla.

Palatine processes The palatine processes of the maxillary bones fuse on midline at the intermaxillary suture, forming the anterior portion of the hard palate (roof of the mouth).

Infraorbital foramen The conspicuous infraorbital foramen is located below the orbit on the maxillary bone, as its name indicates

Palatine bone The horizontal plates of the palatine bones articulate with the palatine processes of the maxillary bones. The palatine bones form the posterior one-third of the hard palate.

Nasal septum The nasal septum is formed by the vomer and perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone. The maxillary bone, although close in proximity, does not contribute to the structure of the nasal septum.