9 Questions
What is the function of the zygomatic process of the maxilla?
It projects laterally to articulate with the zygomatic bone
Which process of the maxilla articulates with the frontal bone?
The frontal process
What is the function of the alveolar process of the maxilla?
It projects downwards and forms the sockets for the roots of the teeth
Which process of the maxilla forms the anterior three-quarters of the bony palate?
The palatine process
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the frontal bone?
Infraorbital groove
What is the function of the mental protuberance on the mandible?
It is a projection on the external surface of the mandibular body
Which bone forms the inferior concha of the nasal cavity?
Maxilla
What is the function of the mandibular canal within the mandible?
It houses the mental nerve
Which process of the zygomatic bone articulates with the frontal bone?
The frontal process
Test your knowledge on the anatomy of maxillary processes including the zygomatic process, frontal process, and infraorbital groove. Learn about the structures that articulate with the maxilla bones and their contributions to the facial skeleton.
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