The maxillae (plural: maxillae /mækˈsɪliː/) consist of upper palate of mouth or maxilla (/mækˈsɪlə/); or two halves that are fused at the intermaxillary suture to form the upper jaw. This is similar to the mandible (lower jaw) which is also a fusion of two halves at the mandibular symphysis.
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