Difference between Mandible and Maxilla

What is the difference between Mandible and Maxilla?

Mandible as a noun is the lower jaw, especially the lower jawbone. while Maxilla as a noun is either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

Mandible

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The lower jaw, especially the lower jawbone. One of a pair of mouthparts of an arthropod designed for holding food.

Maxilla

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Either of the two bones that together form the upper jaw.

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