maxillary and palatine

incisive foramen

opening in the midline bone of the oral hard palate where blood vessels and nerves may pass.

infraorbital foramen

opening under the orbit carrying the infraorbital nerves and blood vessels the the nasal region

alveolar process

(socket) Portion of the maxillary bones that form the support for teeth of the maxillary arch

zygomatic process of maxilla

bony projection of the maxilla that articulates with the zygomatic bone

palatine process of maxilla

forms the anterior portion of the hard palate (roof) of the mouth

frontal process of maxilla

the ascending part of the upper jaw which gradually protrudes as it rises beside the nasal bone to meet the frontal bone; the ascending process of the upper jaw.

greater palatine foramen

the largest of three openings located in the posterior region of the hard palate

lesser palatine foramen

two smaller openings located behind the greater Palatine Foramen in the posterior region of the hard palate