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      • The mandible is a U-shaped lower jawbone and the largest, strongest bone in the face (Figures 1 and 2) and the only one that can move significantly. The mandible articulates with the neurocranium at the temporomandibular joints (TMJs). Mandible supports the lower teeth and provides attachment for muscles of mastication and facial expression.
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  2. Jun 7, 2023 · The mandible is a U-shaped bone that is located in the lower part of the face, below the maxilla (upper jaw). It is made up of two symmetrical halves, called ramus, which are connected by a hinge joint known as the mandibular joint or temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

  3. Nov 3, 2023 · The mandible is the largest bone of the facial skeleton and the only mobile bone of the skull. Learn more about its anatomy and structure on Kenhub!

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    The body of the mandible is curved, and shaped much like a horseshoe. It has two borders: 1. Alveolar border (superior) – contains 16 sockets to hold the lower teeth. 2. Base (inferior) – site of attachment for the digastric muscle medially The body is marked in the midline by the mandibular symphysis. This is a small ridge of bone that represents ...

    There are two mandibular rami, which project perpendicularly upwards from the angle of the mandible. Each ramus contains the following bony landmarks: 1. Head – situated posteriorly, and articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibularjoint. 2. Neck– supports the head of the ramus, and site of attachment of the lateral pterygoid mus...

    A foramen refers to any opening through which neurovascular structures can travel. The mandible is marked by two foramina. Themandibular foramenis located on the internal surface of the ramus of the mandible. It serves as a conduit for the inferior alveolar nerve and inferior alveolar artery. They travel through the mandibular foramen, into the man...

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  4. Feb 7, 2022 · Learn about the mandible/lower jaw bone definition, where it is located, its anatomy, parts (ramus, body, processes), structure, & what it does, with labeled diagram.

  5. Aug 6, 2024 · The mandible is the lower jawbone that hinges with the skull. The largest bone of the human face, it holds the lower set of teeth in place.

  6. Nov 11, 2018 · Learn about the mandible jaw bone anatomy including parts of the mandible. What is the function of mandible. How is mandible dislocation treated.

  7. Jul 23, 2023 · The Mandible (L., mandere – to chew) is the facial bone of the skull that forms the lower jaw and contains the lower teeth. It consists of right and left halves that fuse together early in life. The anterior portion of the mandible, called the body, is horseshoe-shaped and runs horizontally.

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