Maxillary Bone Anatomy Quiz

Which process of the maxillary bone articulates with the frontal bone?

• Palatine process

• Frontal process

• Zygomatic process

• Alveolar process

What forms the superior surface of the palatine process?

• Nasal bone

• Frontal bone

• Palatine bone

• Maxillary sinus

Which process of the maxillary bone forms the hard palate?

• Zygomatic process

• Frontal process

• Palatine process

• Alveolar process

What is the function of the palatine mucous glands in the roof of the mouth?

• Taste perception

• Salivation

• Respiration

• Digestion

Which nerve and vessels pass through the greater palatine groove?

• Facial nerve

• Trigeminal nerve

• Glossopharyngeal nerve

• Nasopalatine nerve

What is the function of the incisive foramen in the maxillary bone?

• Digestion

• Blood circulation

• Nerve transmission

• Respiration

What is the function of the alveolar process of the maxillary bone?

• Digestion

• Taste perception

• Respiration

• Supporting the teeth

What determines the form and depth of each alveolus in the maxillary bone?

• Age of the individual

• Thickness of the bone

• Length of the root it supports

• Gender of the individual

Which alveolus in the maxillary bone is generally conical and egg-shaped?

• Central incisor

• Lateral incisor

• Canine

• First premolar

What is the shape of the first premolar alveolus in the maxillary bone?

• Kidney-shaped

• Conical

• Oval

• Round