What is this?
The maxilla is your upper jawbone, which is a very important bone in your face. It holds all your top teeth firmly in place and forms part of the roof of your mouth. This bone also helps make up the bottom part of your eye sockets and the sides of your nose.
Key Parts to Explore
Alveolar Process
This bumpy ridge is where your upper teeth are firmly held in place, like little sockets.
Frontal Process
This part reaches up towards your forehead and helps form the side of your nose.
Zygomatic Process
This bit connects to your cheekbone, helping to give your face its shape and strength.
Palatine Process
This flat part extends inwards and forms the front section of the hard roof of your mouth.
Did You Know?
Did you know your upper jawbone, the maxilla, not only holds your top teeth but also helps shape your smile and even forms part of the floor of your eye socket?
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