Maxilla

Front

List four functions of the maxilla.

Back

Supports upper teeth, forms orbit/nasal cavity/hard palate, shapes face, anchors facial muscles.

Front

Which process meets the frontal and nasal bones?

Back

Frontal (nasal) process.

Front

Which process connects with the zygomatic bone?

Back

Zygomatic (malar) process.

Front

Which process forms the anterior 3/4 of the hard palate?

Back

Palatine process.

Front

Which process contains sockets for teeth?

Back

Alveolar process.

Front

Which foramen lies behind central incisors?

Back

Incisive foramen.

Front

Which foramen lies near posterior hard palate (by molars)?

Back

Greater palatine foramen.

Front

Which foramen lies posterior to greater palatine foramen?

Back

Lesser palatine foramen.

Front

Which foramen lies below the orbit?

Back

Infraorbital foramen.

Front

Pointed projection at back of hard palate?

Back

Posterior nasal spine.