posterior maxillary process
Process that extends posteriorly from the planum triangulare and invests the maxilla laterally and the anterior ramus of the pterygoid medially.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | anatomical projection |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the posterior maxillary process?
Process that extends posteriorly from the planum triangulare and invests the maxilla laterally and the anterior ramus of the pterygoid medially.
What body system is the posterior maxillary process part of?
The posterior maxillary process is part of the Respiratory.
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afferent filamental artery
AFA
afferent lamellar arteriole
afferent lamellar arterioles
air capillary of parabronchus
air capillary
air sac
psotcranial air sac
airway submucosal gland
respiratory tract submucosal gland
ala of nose
ala nasi
alary cartilage
alinasal cartilage
anterior maxillary process
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