What is another word for Intermaxillary Suture?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəmˈaksɪləɹi sˈuːt͡ʃə] (IPA)

The intermaxillary suture is the line where the two halves of the upper jawbone or maxilla meet. Other synonyms for intermaxillary suture include premaxillary suture, intermaxillary articulation, and median palatal suture. The term premaxillary suture describes the same suture, but with a more specific focus on the anterior or front portion of the upper jaw. Meanwhile, intermaxillary articulation describes the functional connection between the two maxillae, while median palatal suture highlights the suture's location on the midline of the palate. All these synonyms are commonly used in dental or craniofacial anatomy to describe the intermaxillary suture's location and function.

Synonyms for Intermaxillary suture:

What are the hypernyms for Intermaxillary suture?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Anatomical suture, Craniofacial suture, Dental suture, Facial suture, Maxillofacial suture, skull suture.

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