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Upper jaw is stable and is not movable. Together with lower jaw, it forms a DYNAMIC masticating system. Together both jaws also help in phonation.
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What does the upper jaw do on a fish?
The upper jaw on fishes functions the same as the upper jaw in Humans . They just have different teeth. The upper jaw on most animals functions as a platform for the lower jaw to close against .
What is the jaw called?
Upper jaw is a maxilla, and the lower jaw is a mandible.
What names are given to the lower and upper jaw?
the name for the upper jaw is maxilla and the name for the lower jaw is mandible
Why can you move your lower jaw and not upper jaw?
Because your upper jaw is part of your skull which is connected to your spine and your lower jaw is connected to your upper jaw by a hinge type joint that allows you to move your lower jaw so that we can eat. So therefore we cannot move our upper jaw because that would require moving our head which would move our lower jaw too.
Why can you move your lower jaw and not the upper jaw?
Because your upper jaw is part of your skull which is connected to your spine and your lower jaw is connected to your upper jaw by a hinge type joint that allows you to move your lower jaw so that we can eat. So therefore we cannot move our upper jaw because that would require moving our head which would move our lower jaw too.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the upper jaw?
The medical term meaning pertaining to the upper jaw is maxillary.
How many incisors are in the upper jaw of a rabbit?
There are approximately Two Incisors in the upper jaw of a Rabbit
How many teeth does a buffalo have upper jaw and lower jaw separately and total?
baffalo has no upper teeth
Does both upper and lower jaw of a dog move?
No the upper jaw is attached to the rest of the skull and is fixed in position while the bottom jaw is jointed.
Where is the maxilla located?
The maxilla forms the upper jaw. See the related link for more information.
Do you wear your mouthpiece on the upper or lower jaw?
Is really what makes you comfortable, Most players wear it on the upper jaw.
What bone forms the upper jaw and hard palate?
the maxillary (maxillae) forms the upper jaw and the hard palate.
