upper jaw

• Parte superior de la boca que sostiene los dientes superiores y forma parte del cráneo, también conocida como hueso maxilar superior.

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.

   maxilar superior

   • 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.