maxillae

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. עצמות הלסת העליונה (רבים של מקסילה)

Example Sentences

functionally the maxillae are a pair of accessory jaws.

בפועל, הלסתות העליונות הן זוג הלסתות משניות.

Real-world Examples

Here's another example from Mike Mew where the maxilla was brought forward, again without surgery.

[Translation of "Here's another example from Mike Mew where the maxilla was brought forward, again without surgery." into Hebrew]

Source: WIL Life Revelation

The maxilla, the bone of the upper mouth is connected to the cranium and face by several sutures.

[Translation of "The maxilla, the bone of the upper mouth is connected to the cranium and face by several sutures." into Hebrew]

Source: WIL Life Revelation

I'm pretty sure it's the maxilla and mandible.

[Translation of "I'm pretty sure it's the maxilla and mandible." into Hebrew]

Source: Pretty Little Liars Season 3

In the mouth, the bone beneath the bottom row of teeth is the mandible, and the bone above the top row of teeth is the maxilla.

[Translation of "In the mouth, the bone beneath the bottom row of teeth is the mandible, and the bone above the top row of teeth is the maxilla." into Hebrew]

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

It's plausible that having this large muscle press up and forwards on the maxilla for 8 hours a day and hopefully while you're sleeping.

[Translation of "It's plausible that having this large muscle press up and forwards on the maxilla for 8 hours a day and hopefully while you're sleeping." into Hebrew]

Source: WIL Life Revelation

This might not sound like a big deal, but the tongue is a relatively big muscle and can exert plenty of force on the maxilla.

[Translation of "This might not sound like a big deal, but the tongue is a relatively big muscle and can exert plenty of force on the maxilla." into Hebrew]

Source: WIL Life Revelation

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