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maxilla is the bone in the skull formed by the fusion of two bones called maxillae, when this maxilla articulates with the other bones in the skull , a space is created called the maxillary sinus , these are two in number one on each side left and right. there are other sinuses present in skull also like ethmoid sinus, sphenoid sinus, etc.

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frontalWell yes, basically, there are sinuses located within the bones of the face and skull. There are four types. Ethmoid, sphenoid, facial, and maxillary.the Frontal bone :)


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Do you mean the common 'name'? If yes, the common name for maxilla bone is jawbone.


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Is the maxilla orbital bone the same thing as the maxilla in the face bone?

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