upper jaws
Superior mouth bones
The upper jaws are the bones forming the top part of the mouth, holding the upper teeth.
In mammals, these are the maxillae.
The term appears in anatomy, zoology, and descriptions of bites or facial structure: The snake's upper jaws contain the venom fangs.
See also lower jaws.
- bitePierce with teeth
- bite forceJaw clamping pressure
- gumSticky plant secretion
- maxillaUpper jaw bone
- oral cavityMouth's interior chamber
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