The anterior midline fusion point of the right and left maxillae is/are the:

acanthion
anterior nasal spine
palatine processes of the maxillae
frontal processes of the maxillae


anterior nasal spine

Rationale: The midline and anterior fusion point of the maxillae is the anterior nasal spine. The acanthion is the surface landmark that marks the location of the anterior nasal spine.

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