upper jaw

• Parte superior da boca que sustenta os dentes superiores e faz parte do crânio, também conhecida como maxila.

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.

   Estrutura anatômica

   • 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.