overlaps OBO_REL:part_of (UNDECLARED) maxilla Dermal bone that forms part of the upper jaw, located antero-ventral to the premaxilla. The maxilla is a paired bone. In some teleosts, the maxilla is located postero-ventral to the supramaxilla. Commonly, the articular process of the maxilla articulates with the autopalatine and ethmoidal region antero-medially. The maxilla is usually the largest bone in the upper jaw assemblage. TAO:0000270 maxillae teleost_anatomy dermatocranium palatoquadrate arch autopalatine-maxillary joint premaxillary-maxillary joint dermal bone