premaxilla
one of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of vertebrates, situated in front of and between the maxillary bones.
Origin of premaxilla
1Other words from premaxilla
- pre·max·il·lar·y [pree-mak-suh-ler-ee], /priˈmæk səˌlɛr i/, adjective
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How to use premaxilla in a sentence
The premaxillary region is elongated and bent downwards, overlapping the very deep lower jaw, which is similarly bent down.
Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon | Robert A. SterndaleThe premaxillary and maxillary bones are largely developed, and contain the socket of the enormous tusks.
Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon | Robert A. SterndaleThe alary process of the premaxillary is vertical and concave posteriorly.
Ventrally, the premaxillary is connected to the prevomer by bony tissues.
The prevomer is short and separated anteriorly from the premaxillary and maxillary by cartilage.
British Dictionary definitions for premaxilla
/ (ˌpriːmækˈsɪlə) /
either of two bones situated in the upper jaw between the maxillary bones
Derived forms of premaxilla
- premaxillary, adjective
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