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Typically no. A broken jaw is when your mandible gets fractured (usually in two places). Your cheek is formed by the zygomatic bone, which is part of your fused skull. But the coronoid process of the mandible is right next to the zygomatic bone, so I guess it might be possible for both to get fractured in the same injury.
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What muscle attaches to the cheek bone?
your jaw i believe
What bones are connected the the jowl?
The jowl is another name for the jaw or the cheek bone. The jaw bone is known as the mandible and is connected to the cranium. Together they are known as the skull.
What are cheek cells?
cheek cells help to protect the upper jaw bone and, are also used to store un-needed fat.
Is a fracter jaw a broken jaw?
No, a fracter jaw is not the same as a broken jaw. A fracter jaw is a condition in which the jaw joint becomes permanently dislocated, while a broken jaw refers to a fracture or break in the jaw bone. Both conditions require medical attention.
Where is the maxilla located?
The maxilla forms the upper jaw. See the related link for more information.
Where is the cheek bone?
The cheekbone, also known as the zygomatic bone, is located on the side of the face, forming the prominence of the cheek. It connects with the maxilla (upper jaw), the temporal bone, and the sphenoid bone. The cheekbone plays a key role in the structure of the face and provides support for the eyes and muscles involved in facial expression.
What is the medical term meaning broken jaw?
The medical term for a broken jaw is "mandibular fracture." It refers to a break in the bone that makes up the lower jaw. Treatment usually involves stabilizing the jaw, and in severe cases, surgery may be required.
How many bone are in the jaw?
The jaw consists of one bone, the mandible.
How many jaw bone do you have?
the jaw bone is the layman's name for the mandible
What is the largest facial bone?
The mandible or jaw bone is the largest facial bone and is your lower jaw.
When was The Broken Jaw created?
The Broken Jaw was created in 1997.
The bone in your jaw?
The bone in your jaw is called the mandible. It is the largest and strongest bone in the human face, and it plays a crucial role in chewing, speaking, and facial structure. The mandible is connected to the skull at the temporomandibular joint, allowing for movement of the jaw.
