Bone
Maxilla
Upper jaw
High-yield
Contains the maxillary sinus (largest paranasal sinus); the infraorbital foramen transmits the infraorbital nerve (CN V2).
Overview
The paired bone forming the upper jaw, the floor and medial wall of the orbit, the sides of the nasal cavity, and most of the hard palate.
Reference facts
- Bone type
- Irregular
- Key landmarks
- Body with maxillary sinus; Frontal, zygomatic, alveolar, and palatine processes; Infraorbital foramen; Incisive fossa
- Articulations
- Frontal; Nasal; Zygomatic; Lacrimal, ethmoid, palatine, vomer, inferior concha bones; Opposite maxilla
Frequently asked questions
What type of bone is the maxilla?
The maxilla is an irregular bone.
What does the maxilla articulate with?
The maxilla articulates with the frontal; Nasal; Zygomatic; Lacrimal, ethmoid, palatine, vomer, inferior concha bones; Opposite maxilla.
What are the key landmarks of the maxilla?
Key landmarks of the maxilla include the body with maxillary sinus; Frontal, zygomatic, alveolar, and palatine processes; Infraorbital foramen; Incisive fossa.