Human Anatomy - With Access (Looseleaf) (Custom)
Human Anatomy - With Access (Looseleaf) (Custom)
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Author: Martini
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Chapter 6, Problem 10RFT
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Match the term upper jaw with the most closely related description given below:

Mandible

Boundary between skull bones

Maxillae

Cervical vertebrae

Occipital bone

Sternum

Thoracic vertebrae

Temporal bone

Ethmoid

Introduction:

Two maxillary bones, left and right maxillae, are fused and form the upper jaw. It forms the structure of the mouth and holds the teeth. Upper jaw contains the frontal palate of the mouth.

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