premaxilla

[ pree-mak-sil-uh ]

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noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

, plural pre·max·il·lae [pree-mak-, sil, -ee].

one of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of vertebrates, situated in front of and between the maxillary bones.

premaxilla

/ ˌpriːmækˈsɪlə /

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From the New Latin word praemaxilla, dating back to 1865–70. See pre-, maxilla

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Body of the premaxilla pointed and slightly decurved; its length and breadth less than the basis cranii.

These three teeth, which are implanted in the premaxilla, form a distinct group, to which the name of “incisor” is applied.

The proximal extremity of the left premaxilla is lacking and also the tip of the beak.

Premaxillæ approximated, and right premaxilla with an angular process near base of rostrum overlapping mesirostral ossification.

Right premaxilla on a line with maxillary notches strongly concave and sunk below level of maxillæ.

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