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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Maxillary''' refers to the structures related to the [[maxilla]], one of the two upper jawbones forming the roof of the mouth and the floor of the nose. The maxilla is a vital part of the [[skull]] and plays a significant role in facial structure and appearance. It also plays a crucial role in functions such as eating, speaking, and breathing.<br />
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== Anatomy ==<br />
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The maxilla is a paired bone with left and right halves, which are fused at the midline. It consists of a body and four processes: the [[zygomatic process]], the [[frontal process]], the [[alveolar process]], and the [[palatine process]]. The body of the maxilla houses the [[maxillary sinus]], one of the four pairs of [[paranasal sinuses]].<br />
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== Functions ==<br />
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The maxilla plays a crucial role in several functions:<br />
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* '''Facial Structure''': The maxilla helps shape the middle third of the face. It provides support for the [[nose]] and forms the floor of the [[orbit]] (eye socket).<br />
* '''Eating and Speaking''': The maxilla houses the upper teeth and is involved in the process of [[mastication]] (chewing). It also contributes to the formation of the oral cavity, which is essential for speech production.<br />
* '''Breathing''': The maxillary sinus, housed within the body of the maxilla, is involved in warming and humidifying inhaled air.<br />
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== Clinical Significance ==<br />
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Conditions affecting the maxilla can have significant impacts on appearance, function, and overall health. These include:<br />
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* '''[[Maxillary Sinusitis]]''': Inflammation of the maxillary sinus, often due to infection.<br />
* '''[[Maxillary Fractures]]''': Breaks in the maxillary bone, typically caused by trauma.<br />
* '''[[Cleft Palate]]''': A birth defect where the maxilla does not form properly, leading to a gap in the roof of the mouth.<br />
* '''[[Maxillary Hypoplasia]]''': Underdevelopment of the maxilla, often seen in conditions like [[Crouzon Syndrome]] and [[Apert Syndrome]].<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Mandible]]<br />
* [[Zygomatic bone]]<br />
* [[Human skull]]<br />
* [[Oral and maxillofacial surgery]]<br />
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