Maxilla Flashcards
Where is the aveolar process
This is the horizontal portion which holds up the tooth roots
What are the Alveoli
These are where the tooth roots sit and these can be resorbed following tooth loss
Where is the canine eminence
This is the bony eminence over the maxillary canine root on the facial surface
Where is the zygomatic process
This forms the side of the cheek
Where is the infraorbital foramen
This is located below the inferior orbital rim on the facial surface
Where is the canine fossa
This is the hollow surface below the infraorbital foramen where all processes come together
Where is the anterior nasal spine
This is the thin projection of bone on the midline at the inferior margin of the nasal aperture
Where is the infraorbital sulcus
This is on the posterior half of the orbital floor
Where is the maxillary sinus
This is the large void in the body of the maxilla, superior to the alveolar process and inferior to the orbital floor
Where is the frontal process
Bridge of bone which rises up to connect with the frontals, nasals, lacrimal and ethmoid
Where is the anterior lacrimal crest
This is the vertical crest located on the lateral aspect of the frontal process of the maxilla
Where is the palatine process
This forms the anterior two thirds of the hard palate and floor of the nasal cavity
Where is the incisive foramen
This perforates the anterior hard palate of the midline
Where is the incisive canal
This is the opening via the incisive foramen
Where is the premaxillary suture
Seen in the wall of the incisive canal and on the adjacent palatal surface
