Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 74

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Please define the following key terms
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Definitions:

Maxillae

Paired bones forming the upper jaw and part of the facial skeleton, involved in the formation of the mouth, nose, and orbits.

Mandible

The bottom jawbone, known as the most substantial and robust bone in the human facial structure.

Posterior Fontanel

A soft spot on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet grown together, located towards the back of the head.

Occipital Bones

The trapezoidal-shaped bones at the lower back part of the skull, forming the posterior skull base and containing the foramen magnum.