Alveolar process of maxilla

System Digestive
SNOMED CT 245795005

Alveolar process of maxilla

Definition

The thickened ridge of bone that contains the tooth sockets on the maxilla.

Also known as alveolar margin of maxilla, alveolar part of maxilla, alveolar process of maxilla, alveolar ridge of maxilla, lower alveolar ridge, maxilla alveolar process, pars dentalis of maxilla, posterior alveolar ridge, processus alveolaris (maxilla), processus alveolaris maxillae — per UBERON

The Alveolar process of maxilla is a part of the Digestive.

Also identified as