Bones of the Face - Maxillae Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of the Maxillae?
A
- Frontal process
- Zygomatic process
- Palatine process
- Alveolar process
- Incisive foramen
- Transverse palatine suture
- Intermaxillary suture
- Premaxillary suture
2
Q
How does the frontal process of the maxillae articulate?
A
- Articulates with the frontal bone
3
Q
How does the zygomatic process of the maxillae articulate?
A
- Articulates with the zygomatic bone
4
Q
What does the Palatine process form?
A
- Forms the floor of the nasal cavity and the anterior 3/4 of the hard palate
5
Q
What is another name for hard palate?
A
- Roof of mouth
6
Q
What does the Alveolar process of the maxillae do?
A
- Houses teeth
7
Q
Where is the Premaxilla?
A
- Anterior section of the maxillae (roof of mouth)
8
Q
Where is the Incisive foramen?
A
- Marks the connection of the premaxilla and both palatine processes
9
Q
Where is the Transverse palatine suture?
A
- Between palatine processes of maxillae and horizontal plates of palatine bones
10
Q
Where is the intermaxillary suture?
A
- Between palatine processes
11
Q
Where is the premaxillary suture?
A
- Between palatine processes and premaxilla
