The maxilla projects laterally to form the zygomatic process, which articulates with the zygoma to form the lateral portion of the inferior orbital rim. Viewed medially, the maxillary sinus is evident with its medially facing ostium. It articulates with the palatine bone posteriorly and with the ethmoid, lacrimal, and inferior concha bones medially. In front of the maxillary sinus is a vertical nasolacrimal groove that forms the nasolacrimal canal with the lacrimal bone posteriorly and terminates inferiorly under the attachment of the inferior concha.
The superior surface of the maxilla forms the medial floor of the orbit.
Malaysia: buttocks of Mohd Roziman Roppie, 14, after school caning, 2009. South Africa: buttocks of 13-year-old boy caned illegally at school, 2011. South Africa: partial view of buttocks of 10-year-old boy caned illegally at school, 2013.