Bony landmarks- Maxilla

Question 1

Incisive fossa

Answer 1

Question 2

Canine eminence

Answer 2

Question 3

What attaches to the canine fossa?

Answer 3

levator anguli oris muscle

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Question 4

Infraorbital margin

Answer 4

levator labii superioris and orbicularis oculi muscles attach here

pg. 488

Question 5

The infratemporal surface of the maxilla has the alveolar canals, which transmits ___________.

Answer 5

superior alveolar n, a &v

Question 6

To the orbital surface of the maxilla, the _________ muscle attaches.

Answer 6

inferior oblique muscle

Question 7

The grater palatine canal in the nasal surface of the maxilla transmits_____________

Answer 7

greater palatine n, a and v

Question 8

The nasolacrimal canal of the maxilla transmits________

Answer 8

nasolacrimal duct

Question 9

Maxillary sinus

Answer 9

Question 10

The anterior lacrimal crest is the attachment for the ___________ ligament

Answer 10

medial palpebral

Question 11

Alveolar process

houses the roots of the upper teeth

attachment for the _______ muscles

Answer 11

buccinator

Question 12

The palatine process of the maxilla has the incisive fossa that transmits___________.

Answer 12

nasopalatine nerve & artery, and greater palatine artery.