Upper Jawbone (Noun)
Meaning
The jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist studied the configuration of the upper jawbone to determine the best course of treatment for the patient's dental issues.
- A crooked upper jawbone can cause a range of alignment problems with the teeth and overall bite.
- The orthodontist used X-rays to examine the development of the upper jawbone in the young patient.
- In humans, the upper jawbone, or maxilla, is a fused pair of bones that form the roof of the mouth.
- During the operation, the surgeon carefully manipulated the fragments of the broken upper jawbone to restore its original position.