Maxillary tuberosity
Tuber maxillae
Definition
The maxillary tuberosity is a rounded or irregular bony projection located at the caudal end of the body of the maxilla, behind the last molars.
It corresponds to an area of bony thickening that serves as a muscular attachment site for certain muscles of the pterygopalatine region, particularly portions of the medial pterygoid muscle, depending on the species.
It is also closely related to the pterygopalatine fossa and often has caudal alveolar foramina allowing the passage of nerves and blood vessels supplying the maxillary teeth.
References
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 1, Ostéologie, 5th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
König HE, Lieibich HG. Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic mammals, 6th edition, Schattauer, Stuttgart, 2014.
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
