having the ascending arm of the premaxilla longer than the dentigerous one.
Is this saying that the upper jaw bone is longer than the bone of the lower jaw?
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Clarification
by Mack Emmons » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:32 am
I need some help clarifying the following line...
Is this saying that the upper jaw bone is longer than the bone of the lower jaw?
Is this saying that the upper jaw bone is longer than the bone of the lower jaw?
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Re: Clarification
by Willem Heijns » Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:06 am
Here's a picture Mark. Maybe this clarifies your problem. The premaxilla is the bone that carries the teeth of (most of) the upper jaw.
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Re: Clarification
by Mack Emmons » Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:20 pm
Yes, it sure does. Thank you very much Mr. Heijns.
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