upper jaw

• Der obere Teil des Mundes, der die oberen Zähne trägt und Teil des Schädels ist; auch als Oberkieferknochen bezeichnet.

The upper part of the mouth that holds the top teeth and is part of the skull, also known as the maxilla.

1. Anatomical structureB2formal

   The upper part of the mouth that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the skull.

   Anatomische Struktur

   • The dentist examined her upper jaw for cavities.
   • He broke his upper jaw in a car accident.
   • The upper jaw is also known as the maxilla.