Maxilla

**Definition:** One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS.

**Tree numbers:** - A02.835.232.781.324.502.645 - A14.521.645

**Synonyms:** - Maxillae - Maxillary Bone