Maxillary (Noun)
Meaning
The jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The human maxillary is formed by the fusion of two maxillary bones in early childhood, eventually becoming fixed to the skull.
- During the course of evolution, the maxillary became firmly attached to the cranium, losing its mobility in most vertebrates.
- Research on the development of the vertebrate maxillary has provided valuable insights into the processes of facial growth and variation.
- Studies on the morphology of modern mammalian skulls often focus on the relationship between the maxillary and the cranium.
- Comparative anatomy of the maxillary in different species reveals distinct characteristics and specializations related to their diet and lifestyle.