Maxilla Collection (#2)

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) skull

Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) skull

Fossilized skull of Hoplophoneus and some red meat

Oro-antral communication, artwork
Oro-antral communication. Artwork of a human head showing a missing tooth that has developed into a passageway ( communication ) between the mouth (oral cavity) and the maxillary sinus (antrum, red)

Human jaw, artwork C014 / 0430
Human jaw. Computer artwork showing the human jaw, with teeth and nerves (yellow)

Human upper jaw, historical model
Human upper jaw. 1950s model of the upper jaw (maxilla) of a human, showing the teeth (white) and gums (gingiva, pink). A cross-section through one of the teeth is also shown at centre-left

Head and neck anatomy, artwork C014 / 0511
Head and neck anatomy, computer artwork. Arteries are red, veins are blue, nerves are deep yellow and lymph vessels are bright yellow

Historical dentistry equipment. 1940s model of a human head and jaw

Human skull, artwork C014 / 0422
Human skull, computer artwork

Human skull, artwork C014 / 0418
Human skull, computer artwork. The facial, cranial and cervical nerves (yellow) are shown

Eyeball muscles, artwork C016 / 6573
Eyeball muscles. Artwork of the right-hand side of a skull with the eyeball removed to show the origin of the muscles (red) of the orbital socket (the extraocular muscles)

Dental maxillary nerve regions, artwork C016 / 6835
Dental maxillary nerve regions. Artwork of the teeth of the upper jaw (maxilla), seen from below, colour-coded by the branches of the superior alveolar nerve that supply the maxillary teeth

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5906
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5910
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5905
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Human skull, artwork C014 / 0427
Human skull, computer artwork

Human skull, artwork C014 / 0411
Human skull, computer artwork

Head and neck anatomy, artwork C014 / 0512
Head and neck anatomy, computer artwork. Arteries are red, veins are blue, nerves are deep yellow and lymph vessels are bright yellow

Human skull, artwork C014 / 0413
Human skull, computer artwork. The facial, cranial and cervical nerves (yellow) are shown

Head and neck anatomy, artwork C014 / 0509
Head and neck anatomy, computer artwork. The skin is transparent allowing arteries (red), veins (blue), nerves (deep yellow) and lymph vessels (bright yellow) to be seen

Velvet skull, anatomical model
Velvet skull. Velvet-covered anatomical model of a human skull

Human jaw, 19th Century model. 1870 dental teaching aid showing the structure of the human jaws

Homo rudolfensis skull (KNM-ER 1470) C015 / 6930
Homo rudolfensis skull (KNM-ER 1470). This fossil specimen dates from around 1.9 million years ago, and was discovered in 1972 in Koobi Fora, on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana, Kenya

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6686
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6684
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6685
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Homo habilis upper jaw (OH 65) C015 / 6666
Homo habilis upper jaw (maxilla) and teeth. This fossil specimen (named OH 65) was found in 1995 at Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania. It dates to around 1.8 million years ago

Australopithecus afarensis jaw comparison. Chimpanzee skull (top), A. afarensis jaws (centre) and human jaws. This comparison shows that the prominent jaws of A

Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
Hominoid (Sivapithecus meteai) cranial fragment. A lower fragment of the cranium showing the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars and molars

Orangutan skull, artwork C016 / 5549
Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) skull. Pencil and ink drawing by Henrik Gronvold (1858-1940) from Notes on Anthropoid Apes (1904) by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild

Head and neck anatomy, artwork
Head and neck anatomy. Computer artwork of a human head and neck with the overlying tissues removed to show the brain (pink) within a sectioned skull that includes the teeth (white) of the jaws

Homo sapiens (Goughs Cave 139) maxillae
Adult modern human maxillae excavated from Goughs Cave, Cheddar, Somerset dated at around 14, 000 to 12, 000 years old, (Creswellian)

Homo sapiens (Goughs Cave 22 / 87)
Adolescent human maxillae excavated from Goughs Cave, Cheddar, Somerset dated at around 14, 000 to 12, 000 years old, (Creswellian)

Sivapithecus meteai cranial fragment
A lower fragment of the cranium of Sivapithecus meteai showing maxilla, incisors, canine, premolars and molars. This specimen dates back 9 million years and was discovered in Yassorien, Turkey

Scanning electron micrograph of cat fleas head
Cat flea head. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph of the head of a cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), seen from the front

Piercing mouthparts (maxilla) of cat flea

Bee mouthparts, light micrograph. The two darker brown upper appendages are the mandibles (jaws), which are used for handling objects and for communicating with other bees

Skull, CT scan
Human skull, coloured computed tomography (CT) scan. At top is the rounded cranium which houses the brain. The orbits (eye sockets) and nasal cavity (white) are seen

Human skull anatomy, artwork
Human skull anatomy. Artwork showing the structure and anatomy of a human skull, including the sutures (jagged lines), the joints between the fused skull bones

Human head, artwork
Human head. Computer artwork of a human head showing the skull, cervical (neck) vertebrae and brain inside

Skull bones, artwork
Skull bones. Computer artwork showing the major bones of the human skull. These are: frontal (purple, upper left), parietal (green/beige, upper right), occipital (blue, lower right), temporal (pink)

Brain and skull, artwork
Brain and skull. Artwork of a human brain (green) within its skull (blue). One of the primary purposes of the skull is to protect the brain from injury. This protection is provided by the cranium

Human skull, artwork. The skull consists of the cranium (upper area) which encases and protects the brain, and the facial bones

Gnat head, light micrograph
Gnat head. Light micrograph of the head (lower left), antennae (upper left), proboscis (lower right) and other mouthparts of a gnat (Culex pipiens)

Cockroachs head, light micrograph
Cockroachs head. Light micrograph of the head and mouthparts of the American cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis). The head consists of two hemispherical compound eyes (top centre)

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"Exploring the Intricacies of the Maxilla: A Journey into Skull Anatomy" Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci's artwork as he meticulously studies skull anatomy, including the fascinating structure known as the maxilla. This captivating bone, located in both head and neck anatomy, holds a significant role in shaping our facial features. From different angles, we delve deep into understanding the complexities of human skull anatomy. With Leonardo's expertise guiding us, we examine every detail of the mouth cavity and its connection to this vital bone. As we explore further, even ancient species like Paranthropus boisei's cranium named Dear Boy captivate our attention. In a ghostly effect side view of a male human head with a visible skull, we witness how intricately intertwined these structures are. An anterior view provides labeled insights into each component while an inferior view showcases the base of the skull with informative labels. A unique perspective emerges when half muscles and half skull are displayed on a male human head—an artistic representation that highlights both strength and fragility. Additionally, a side view reveals an exploded version where individual parts come alive before our eyes. Through advanced technology like 3D rendering techniques, we gain new perspectives on how these bones interact within our bodies. The vertebral column harmoniously connects to form an awe-inspiring whole with the intricate architecture of our skulls at its pinnacle. As we immerse ourselves in this journey through time and artistry, it becomes clear that studying maxilla is not merely about bones but about unraveling mysteries hidden within humanity itself. So let us embrace this perspective—a window into our past—wherein lies knowledge waiting to be discovered anew.